As our reliance on computers increases and technology grows more
sophisticated, the need for computer security experts becomes
critical to protect users and keep personal information out of the
hands of hackers and cyber criminals.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the
computer security field is rapidly growing. Private and public
employers are expected to add 286,600 new computer security jobs
over the next ten years.
You can prepare for this exciting field by earning a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Computer Security Systems at St. John's. Offered
by the College of
Professional Studies, this 126-credit program prepares students
for career opportunities in the computer security field, including
positions as cryptanalysts, cyber law enforcement specialists,
security administrators, computer crime investigators and computer
forensic specialists.
Computer Security Systems
Career opportunities are booming for computer security
analysts, Web security administrators and computer crime
investigators.
Computer Security Systems (Business Option)
Students gain the knowledge and skills to be information security
managers, information assurance consultants and business security
systems analysts.
Computer Security Systems (Cyber Forensics Option)
Students prepare for in-demand careers as forensics specialists,
forensic technology consultants, technology risk management
professionals and Internet forensics specialists through
specialized courses in cyber networking and criminal justice.
Students also may take a minor in conjunction with the B.S.
Degree in Computer Security Systems. The following minors may be of
special interest to students majoring in this program:
- Criminal Justice
- Criminalistics
- Mathematics
- Corporate Security
We invite you to learn more about our degree programs in
Computer Security Systems by exploring our program requirements,
objectives, and academic resources.
Contact Information
Ronald W. Fechter, Ph.D.
Chair, Division of Computer Science, Mathematics and Science
St. John's University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-6473
fechterr@stjohns.edu
Frank Servas, Jr.
Director, Student Advisement and Program Review
Division of Computer Science, Mathematics and Science
St. John's University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-7425
servasf@stjohns.edu
Undergraduate Admission
Contacts
Queens Campus
Office of Admission
St. John's University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
1(888) 9STJOHNS
admissions@stjohns.edu