CYBERSECURITY
Bethany College’s cybersecurity program will hone your skills in the protection of digital assets, an increasing priority for business and government agencies. Our program is designed to provide you with the skills needed to design, implement, maintain, and administer secure networks and servers. Regardless of your chosen track, you will be trained via real-life cases, internships, and research projects. With courses integrated with Cisco, EC-Council, (ISC)², and more, you will gain a unique, hands-on learning experience.
Bethany is an Authorized CompTIA Academy Partner and an official EC-Council Academia member, providing students with access to discounted certification exams and specialized academic resources. Graduates will be well prepared to earn industry-recognized credentials and advance their careers in cybersecurity.
ABOUT BETHANY COLLEGE
Bethany College, founded in 1840, is the oldest private college in West Virginia. The Bethany experience focuses on academic excellence in the area of liberal arts and prepares future leaders for a lifetime of work and a life of significance.
Our campus is located on 1,300 beautiful acres in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just one mile from Pennsylvania and five miles from Ohio. Bethany is served by Pittsburgh International Airport, just 45 minutes from campus. The College is located 39 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, 22 miles from Washington, Pa., and 14 miles from Wheeling. For
Majors & Minors:
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (major) for students seeking a career in assessing vulnerabilities in operating systems, databases, and software applications
Bachelor of Art in Cybersecurity (major) for students seeking a career in the oversight of information security protocols in a variety of platforms
Cybersecurity (minor)
OppOrtunities & innOvatiOn
Student Opportunities
At Bethany, we encourage you to apply to national and international companies and government agencies through their internship programs. Cybersecurity alumni recommend PNC Financial Services, ZeroChaos, Orrick, Herrington, & Sutcliffe, LLP, WesBanco, Inc., and the Honors Internship Program at the FBI.
As a cybersecurity student, you will have the chance to get involved in student-led activities and organizations that complement your academic experience and build your professional network. Join our math and computer science club for weekly game nights, an annual math and science day for local schools, and field trips to places like the Museum of Math, the Smithsonian, and NASA facilities. Our cybersecurity club hosts activities, invites security experts to campus, and takes trips to attend cybersecurity events and conferences. Advanced students may be asked to join Upsilon Pi Epsilon, our chapter of the international honor society for the computing and information disciplines.
One of Bethany’s unique features is our ZeroChaos Cybersecurity Lab. The lab provides students with the opportunity to simulate cyberattacks without harming any network in a controlled environment. It is an airgapped lab completely separated from the College’s network and internet to ensure the security of any surrounding computers/networks. The lab is funded through a contribution from ZeroChaos, a global provider of workforce management solutions that help organizations achieve greater management and financial control of their workforce and talent supply chains.
Graduate Accomplishments
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Our graduates have landed expert-level roles in both the private and public sectors, with careers that span the nation and the globe. Nationally we have had our experts work for Guttman Energy Inc in Pa., the FBI in Clarksburg, W.Va., and Sheetz in Pa. Internationally, our graduates have gone on to lead successful careers for companies like Indra in Madrid, Spain.
Explore More Tech-Focused Programs at Bethany
Bethany also offers majors and minors in game development, esports and gaming management, and computer science. These programs combine creativity, innovation, and technical expertise, preparing you for emerging careers in today’s digital landscape.
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