BS in IT – Data Networking and Security
Defend Against Intruders with Our BS in Information Technology – Data Networking and Security Degree
If you’d like to work on the frontlines and help secure and protect our nation’s government and business organizations, then a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology – Data Networking and Security could be the degree for you. This is your chance to become a cyber-warrior through a university that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education for this degree.
Through this program, you can gain knowledge in the field of data and network security. You can study under industry leaders and will work on hands-on projects with real-world application. In this program, you can also complete the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
All of your courses are taught from a biblical worldview and can prepare you to meet the growing demand for data network and security administrators. Our experienced professors, grounded in their Christian faith, can help to prepare you for a rewarding career in defense of our country’s data network systems. Our mission is to produce men and women who can go into the workforce and make a positive impact on the data and network security field.
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View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our Bachelor’s in Information Technology – Data Networking and Security Degree
National Recognition in Cybersecurity
Liberty University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency. This prestigious recognition applies specifically to the BS in Information Technology with a Data Networking and Security cognate, underscoring Liberty’s commitment to high-quality, industry-relevant training in cybersecurity.
Flexible Degree Structure
With a wide range of electives available, this degree offers flexibility that may allow you to pursue multiple areas of study. Whether you’re interested in expanding your technical expertise or combining your IT knowledge with another business focus, the structure of this program provides the room to tailor your education to your career goals.
Top-Tier Facilities and Resources
The School of Business features a 78,000-square-foot facility equipped with state-of-the-art computer labs, networking and data centers, and modern classrooms. Students benefit from access to Liberty’s Center for Cyber Excellence, a hub designed to help you gain skills to defend information systems and infrastructure against cyber threats.
Supportive, Expert Faculty and Certification Opportunities
As with all Liberty faculty, our business and IT professors are deeply invested in your success. You’ll have the opportunity to train under their guidance and graduate with valuable industry certifications such as Microsoft, SAP, and Cisco – credentials that can boost your marketability and professional readiness.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with This Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Data Networking and Security can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Network administrator
- Network security manager
- Security analyst
- Security auditor
- Systems administrator
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study Our BS in Information Technology – Data Networking and Security Program?
Liberty University’s BS in Information Technology – Data Networking and Security will train you in computer programming, cyber security, databases, distributed computing, human-computer interaction, network security, and networking and telecommunications. You can also see how to provide a security architecture of enterprise networks and systems within an organization.
Through this degree, you can gain the ability to maintain an organization’s firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus technology as well as monitor the network for intrusions and discover how to respond accordingly. You can also discover how to preserve and restore systems as well as how to do a risk analysis. After you finish your courses here, you may be set up to get or test for certification in more areas.
Featured BS in Information Technology Courses
CSIS 331 – Networks
CSIS 335 – Network Security
CSIS 341 – Information Security Planning
CSIS 343 – Cyber-Security
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business.
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our Course Catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Designation as a Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense
The Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency have designated Liberty University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education for the BS in Information Technology with Data Networking and Security Cognate.
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology – Data Networking and Security?
Study Under National Recognition
Liberty is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by both the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This distinction reflects our commitment to providing top-tier cybersecurity education that aligns with national standards. By studying in a program recognized at this level, you’ll graduate with a degree that is respected by government agencies, private companies, and educational institutions across the country.
Gain Career-Ready Training
Through this data networking and security bachelor’s degree, you can gain skills to assess risks, implement protective measures, and defend digital systems against a wide range of cyber threats. Our curriculum is built around real-world application and industry-relevant certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA.
Participate in Clubs and Competitions
We also have many student organizations under the School of Business. The Cybersecurity Club is a great choice to fellowship with like-minded individuals and put your skills to the test in inter-collegiate cyber competitions.
Enjoy Internships and Real-World Experience
Another way you can make the most of your degree is through our Business Internship Program. As one of the largest Christian universities in the nation, we have resources to help you find an internship with companies and government organizations all around the country. With programs like our Washington Fellowship, you can gain valuable hands-on experience.
Admissions
How Do You Become a BS in Information Technology Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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