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