Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (Hybrid)
Cybersecurity is an emerging science that concerns the protection of assets through assessing the vulnerabilities of cyber systems and creating incident response strategies to promptly countermeasure adversaries attacks. A wide range of knowledge and practical skills is needed to design and maintain the security of information systems and underlying infrastructures. The Cybersecurity Program at the Department of Computer Science covers fundamental and advanced security topics to prepare graduates for joining the cybersecurity workforce or starting and successfully completing a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related fields.
Students with an AA/AS or a minimum of 60 semester hours and are in interested in careers in Cybersecurity, including network security engineers, crypto analysts, cybersecurity specialists, digital forensic and cybercrime analysts, and ethical hackers.
Adult students with computing related backgrounds, and especially armed services veterans are also highly welcomed.
Not Sure how your credits transfer? Talk to us and we will help you throughout the transfer process. Schedule an appointment with a University Center of Lake County Academic Advisor above.
Why Choose Northeastern?
Northeastern Illinois University is committed to providing an affordable education. That’s why our tuition and fees are among the most affordable of the Illinois public universities. We offer a tuition guarantee program that guarantees incoming students the same tuition rate for four years.
Transfer Applicants
Transfer students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale from all colleges, universities and trade schools attended. Upon admission, an evaluation of the prospective transfer student’s credits will be undertaken to determine which and how many of the previously-earned credits will meet the degree requirements at Northeastern. High school transcript is required if the applicant has completed fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit.
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Transfer Hours Policy
A Maximum of 64 semester hours may be transferred to NEIU from a community college
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​Students who have questions about the program prior to admission may contact the Northeastern Illinois University Transfer Center at (773) 442-4076 or email TransferSteps@neiu.edu.
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Cost:
$430.95 per credit hour
Out of state Tuition: $861.90 per credit hour
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice
Contact Person
College of Business and Technology
Office of Program Advising
Phone: 773-442- 6111
Email: CBT-UG@neiu.edu
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Notheastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
University Center of Lake County
Transfer Advising Office
Phone: 847-665-4000
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1200 University Center Drive
Grayslake IL, 60030
Virtual appointments available
walk- ins available, Monday- Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Major Requirements
Forty-eight hours of Cybersecurity course work including at least 33 hours of 300-level courses. Students should also be aware of the University requirements for the Bachelor’s degree. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of 300-level Cybersecurity courses at Northeastern and meet all major requirements.
Students who intend to pursue a Master’s degree in Computer Science should plan on completing Calculus II and are advised to take a course in Linear Algebra.
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Academic Calendar
Fall Classes begin August and Spring Classes begin in January. For more information, please visit NEIU Calendar
www.neiu.edu/academics/registrar-services/academic-calendar.
Classes Start this Fall at the University Center of Lake County.
(Thursday 6:00 pm- 8:40 pm)
Cyberlaw will be offered as a Hybrid Course.
This course presents an introduction to the legal issues relating to the use of computers and the internet.
Topics covered include privacy, freedom of speech, intellectual property in cyberspace, encryption and interception of communication, computer crime, professional ethics and codes of conduct and work related ethical and legal issues.
Get in Touch
University Center of Lake County
Transfer Advising Office
Phone: 847-665-4000
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1200 University Center Drive
Grayslake IL, 60030
Virtual appointments available
walk- ins available, Monday- Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
