Cybersecurity BAS

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The BAS in Cybersecurity will provide students with a foundation of theoretical and technical knowledge in cybersecurity. This degree prepares graduates to monitor and maintain system security solutions, including legal, regulatory and internal compliance solutions. Graduates will be able to translate security policy into technical architectures. In addition, this program prepares students for system administration tasks which include interoperation, automation, scripting, and system hardening.

Additional details can be found at bellevuecollege.edu/cybersecurity.

Learning Outcomes

Program graduates should be able to:

Apply a broad understanding of Cybersecurity, creative problem-solving techniques and systems thinking to develop organizational solutions
Work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to apply information technology in support of organizational goals
Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, implementation and administration of technology systems
Work efficiently and effectively applying sound project management techniques and professional communication skills
Analyze the local and global impact of Cybersecurity on individuals, organizations, and society and apply sustainable business practices
Apply best practices and standards, conform to legal and regulatory standards, and apply appropriate ethical considerations including respect for privacy and intellectual property

Program Eligibility

Individuals must have:

Associate degree in an information technology or computer science-related field from a regionally accredited institution, or
Program Prerequisites or equivalent credits that represent the combination of program admission required courses and other college-level credits
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, with a minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses
At least 20-21 credits of general education requirements are completed as part of the associate’s degree

Degree Requirements

Completion of all required courses as shown in the worksheet for each corresponding concentration.
In addition to eligibility requirements, students must also achieve the following:

Complete General Education Requirements, Elective Credits, and BAS Degree Requirement with a grade of “C” or better
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework taken at BC and the courses applied to the degree, including credits transferred from other colleges
At least 45 quarter credits for the degree must be completed in residence at BC, of which 30 credits must be upper-division
Courses may be subject to minimum grade requirements and prerequisites.

Application Process

This is a selective admissions program. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of available seats in the program. It is recommended that students meet with the program manager before filling out the BAS application to make sure they qualify. Check the program’s website today to see if you are ready to apply and schedule an appointment.

To be considered for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity prospective students must submit the following:

First-time Bellevue College students must apply for General Admission before filling out the BAS degree application. Processing time for general admissions is typically 1-3 business days.
All students who have transfer credits will need to follow the steps for submitting official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges attended other than Bellevue College. This will include completing the program-specific Transfer Credit Request form for each transcript. Your application can be reviewed with unofficial transcripts. However, your acceptance into the program will not be determined until official transcripts have been received and evaluated.
Fill out and submit the BAS application. The Application Fee of $50 will be accepted at the time of completion. You will also be required to upload all unofficial transcripts if not already on file with Bellevue College.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES (20-21 CR)

Students may be admitted with an associate degree in IT or a CS-related field or with 65 equivalent credits that represent the combination of program admission required courses and other college-level credits.

Students who don’t have an associate degree in an IT-related field from Bellevue College should contact the program manager for technical prerequisite courses. Technical credits may not be accepted if more than 3 years old. These requirements may be substituted for specialized experience (see Program Manager). Math credits may not be accepted if more than 5 years old. Math classes more than 5 years old may be accepted based on Math placement test results (see Program Manager).