BAS Applied Cybersecurity at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity is designed to meet the growing employment demands for an information security related workforce. This program is for undergraduate students with a strong interest in practical and applied training in information technology and cybersecurity pathways and who have already earned an associate’s degree or equivalent hours and are looking to complete the last two years necessary for a bachelor’s degree.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

While completing all required courses, students must also meet each of the following hour and grade-point average minimum standards: Total Hours: Satisfied by a minimum of 120 total hours. Junior/Senior Hours: Satisfied by a minimum of 45 junior/senior hours (300+) hours.

Career pathways

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity is designed to meet the growing employment demands for an information security related workforce. More specifically related to information security workforce needs, in 2019 the Mid-America Regional Council identified a need to strengthen educational offerings in cybersecurity to meet area emp

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through School of Professional Studies and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. The B.A.S. in Applied Cybersecurity follows university admission requirements for transfer students. In addition to the university GPA requirements, students applying to the B.A.S. in Applied Cybersecurity must also have earned a C (2.0 GPA) or better in College Algebra or higher. First year students apply for admission through the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. This program offers flexible pathways for students to complete their degree. Students can take foundational courses at community colleges or the KU Lawrence Campus, and complete upper-level coursework through the School of Professional Studies.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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