Cybersecurity
(Online)

Students considering a Cybersecurity bachelor’s degree completion program (Distance Education) often prioritize eligibility requirements, distance education delivery, and upper-division academic focus in cybersecurity principles.

Program features:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity
• Degree completion pathway designed for individuals who already hold an Associate’s Degree in Information Technology or a closely related discipline
• Distance education (online) delivery
• Upper-division curriculum focused on cybersecurity theory, governance, risk management, compliance, and applied security concepts
• Structured transfer-credit framework recognizing prior associate-level IT education
• Cohort-based academic structure with defined course sequencing
• Institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
• Approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
• Student support services available throughout enrollment, including academic advising, financial aid guidance, and Career Services

Platt College programs are educational in nature.Completion of the program does not guarantee certification, employment, or specific career outcomes.

The Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program provides upper-division academic instruction that builds upon prior associate-level information technology education.

Instruction includes:

• Cybersecurity principles and terminology
• Information security governance and policy
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Cyber law, ethics, and regulatory compliance
• Network security concepts
• Secure systems architecture
• Incident response and business continuity planning
• Threat analysis and vulnerability management
• Data protection and privacy principles
• Cybersecurity management and leadership
• Research methods and analytical problem solving
• Professional communication in technology environments
• Capstone coursework integrating cybersecurity concepts

The curriculum emphasizes theoretical understanding and applied analysis, not vendor-specific certification training.

The Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program length, including full-time duration, clock hours, and quarter credits, is defined in the Catalog Addendum and reviewed during the enrollment process.

Time to completion may vary based on:

• Transfer credit evaluation
• Enrollment timing
• Individual academic progression

Upon successful completion of the Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program (Distance Education) all academic and institutional requirements, graduates are awarded a:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree program is:

• Delivered via distance education (online)
• Administratively housed through the Anaheim campus

• Instruction is delivered entirely online
• Coursework follows an established academic calendar, curriculum sequence, and participation requirements
• No on-campus attendance is required for instruction

As a distance education program, the Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion coursework follows a structured academic schedule with defined term dates and deadlines. Participation expectations are reviewed during enrollment.

No. The Cybersecurity Bachelor’s program:

• Does not include on-campus laboratories
• Does not include clinical rotations or externships
• The program is academic in nature and focuses on cybersecurity concepts, analysis, and applied knowledge.

The Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program (Distance Education) provides education applicable to advanced analytical and support roles related to cybersecurity and information security, subject to employer requirements and individual qualifications.

Employment outcomes vary based on:

• Prior education and experience
• Additional credentials
• Employer requirements

The Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program may be appropriate for individuals who:

• Already hold an Associate’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field
• Are seeking to complete a bachelor’s degree focused on cybersecurity concepts
• Prefer a fully online distance education format
• Are prepared for upper-division academic coursework
• Are pursuing academic advancement rather than entry-level IT training

Prospective students are encouraged to speak with Admissions to confirm eligibility.

In addition to general admissions requirements, applicants must meet program-specific criteria for the Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program (Distance Education), including:

• Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Information Technology or a closely related discipline
• Submission of official transcripts for transfer credit evaluation
• Completion of required entrance assessments (if applicable)
• Completion of a personal admissions interview
• Submission of required academic documentation

All prerequisites are verified prior to enrollment.

Yes.The Cybersecurity program is specifically designed as a degree completion pathway for individuals who have already completed associate-level education in information technology or a related field.

Yes.

• Transfer credit evaluation is required
• Prior associate-level coursework is reviewed through official transcript evaluation during enrollment

The Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion (Distance Education) Program costs include:

• Tuition
• Books and supplies

The most current cost information can be found in the Catalog Addendum and will also be reviewed during the enrollment process.

Financial aid is available to qualified students for the Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program (Distance Education). Eligibility and available funding options are reviewed during the financial aid portion of the enrollment process.

No. The Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program (Distance Education) does not carry separate programmatic accreditation specific to cybersecurity.

Platt College is institutionally accredited by ACCSC and approved to operate by BPPE.

The Cybersecurity program is educational in nature and does not guarantee certification eligibility or certification outcomes.

Certification requirements are determined by external certifying organizations.

No. Cybersecurity roles do not require state licensure. Program completion does not grant licensure or certification.

Yes. An Associate’s Degree in Information Technology or a closely related field is required for enrollment in the Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program (Distance Education).

Yes. All instruction is delivered through distance education (online) for the Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program.

The Information Technology Associate Degree provides foundational technical education.

The Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program focuses on upper-division cybersecurity concepts, governance, and analytical study.

Instruction is delivered online, with administrative oversight through the Anaheim campus for the Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program (Distance Education).

The enrollment process for the Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program (Distance Education) includes:

• Requesting information and speaking with Admissions
• Completing a personal admissions interview and campus tour
• Submitting official transcripts for transfer credit evaluation
• Completing required entrance assessments (if applicable)
• Reviewing required institutional disclosures
• Completing enrollment paperwork
• Beginning the program at the next available start date