BS in Computer Science and Cyber Security Online Degree Join the War on Cybercrime
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Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Defend Digital Information with an Online Cyber Security Degree
The number of cyber threats for data theft is only increasing in today’s digital age. Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science Cybersecurity can help equip you with the skills you need to fight cybercriminals, terrorists, and data breaches.
By pursuing a cyber security bachelor’s degree, you can learn how to help companies build secure networks and protect important data. There are a variety of environments that need knowledgeable, ethically grounded experts to protect their cyber spaces. Our program strives to cultivate skills that can apply within a company as well as on a national or global scale.
We care about preparing you to contribute valuably to the field of cybersecurity in whatever role you fill. Our program includes opportunities for real-world experience through an optional, but strongly recommended, internship. Your courses can help you create a network of peers and professors to be a resource as you look for an internship during your degree or a job post-graduation.
We see it as a privilege to walk alongside you in your academic goals. When you add Liberty University’s BS in Computer Science Cybersecurity to that list, you can be confident that high-quality academics, professional relationships, and a proven online format are some of our top priorities.
Why Choose Our Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and Computer Science Online Degree?
By pursuing our computer science cybersecurity bachelor’s degree, you can earn a flexible, affordable, and high-quality education that can help equip you for the real world. Because our bachelor of cyber security is 100% online, you can pursue your degree while continuing to participate in your family, job, or community.
Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Not only that, but Liberty University has been designated a National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security Center of Academic Excellence for Cyber Defense Education (NSA/DHS CAE-CDE). Our knowledgeable professors are the backbone of the high-quality academics our program offers.
We want you to be able to pursue your dreams. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
In the field of cyber security, Liberty University recognizes that applied practice is vital. Throughout your courses, you’ll complete hands-on assignments and projects that can help you apply your skills. To further boost your experience and résumé, you can complete the optional internship credit our program recommends, which can be completed at an approved location near you.
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Cyber Security and Computer Science Online Degree?
Throughout our online computer science and cyber security degree, you can gain skills that are essential in the computer and IT field. You’ll study topics like programming languages, data structures, and database management systems.
Other skills our courses cover include how to analyze applications to solve organizational needs and how to carry out basic and advanced computer programming concepts using the C++ language. Other courses provide instruction on constructing defenses against cyber attacks, designing and implementing software, utilizing operating systems, and implementing cryptographic protocols to protect information against digital crime.
You’ll have the opportunity to choose elective courses while completing your degree so you can have a part in customizing your program to match your interests and goals. To gain hands-on experience, you can complete the recommended internship at an approved location near you.
We know the problems in cybersecurity aren’t only technical. Many issues border on ethical considerations as well. That’s why our School of Business has designed its online cybersecurity degree to include instruction that can help you handle a variety of technical and ethical challenges in the field of computer science.
Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, which is why our computer science and cybersecurity program aims to develop professionals who are knowledgeable, creative, empathetic, and equipped to make a difference in their field. At Liberty University, cyber security is about so much more than simply receiving a degree.
Potential Career Opportunities
Some of the roles you could pursue with an online computer science bachelor’s degree include:
- Computer networking engineer
- Computer scientist
- Cryptographer
- Information security analyst
- Network security administrator
- Operating systems engineer
- Security analyst
- Security software developer
- Software engineer
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Degree Information
- The online BS in Computer Science Cybersecurity falls under the School of Business.
- View the Undergraduate Business Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
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Admission Information for Liberty’s Online Degree in Cyber Security and Computer Science
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between computer science and cyber security?
As you study computer science, you’ll explore the math, logic, and programming skills needed to develop software, set up secure networks, and analyze algorithms. Cyber security is a specialized subset of this field that focuses on how to protect computers and networks from cyber attacks. Because Liberty University’s computer science program integrates cyber security studies, you’ll receive a well-rounded education that can help you prepare for a variety of challenges.
Will this degree help me earn industry certifications?
Industry certifications are valuable credentials that can help you stand out in your field. If you already have one or more IT certifications, you may be able to earn course credit for your credentials – allowing you to finish your online bachelor’s in cybersecurity faster.
But maybe you’re just getting started in this field, or you already have some IT certifications but are looking to earn more. If that’s the case, our program may have just what you need. Many of the courses in our computer science bachelor’s degree online are designed to help prepare you for certification, so you can use the knowledge gained in this program to pursue new credentials for your career.
Can I earn college credit for my life experience in the cyber security program?
You could earn potential college credit for your life experience through our Experience Plus program – allowing you to finish your degree faster.
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