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Computer Science: Cybersecurity

The internet connects us all, and where information flows, bad actors follow. As a cybersecurity student you can learn to help make the internet a safer place.

Information is just as important as the lives it represents. By protecting this information you protect the livelihoods, productivity, privacy, and even sometimes the physical safety of the denizens of the internet.

Top Reasons to choose Computer Science: Cybersecurity at florida southern college

Current Threats

Learn from faculty with real-world experience who are active in their field, bringing the latest threats directly from the field to the classroom.

Learn to Hack

Whitehat hacking and penetration testing are an integral part of cybersecurity. Perform simulated attacks and real-world reconnaissance to better understand the methods attackers use.

A Bright Outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 32% growth in jobs for information security analysts between 2018 and 2028, with a median annual salary of $98,530

State of the Art Facilities

The Department of Computer Science moved into the new, state-of-the-art Carole and Marcus Weinstein Computer Sciences Center in August 2021. In addition to dedicated, high-tech classrooms, this new facility houses a cyber range, AI/Robotics research lab, makerspace, and eSports gaming room.

Modern Computing Labs

The newly inaugurated, state-of-the-art Carole and Marcus Weinstein Computer Sciences Center houses an AI/Robotics research lab, a Cyber Range, as well as a makerspace with 3d printers and laser/etching printers.

Highest Paying Major

With a median base salary of $70,000, the Washington Post ranks computer scientists as the highest earners out of college.

Employment Outlook

Job outlook for computer scientists growing from 350,000 jobs in 2015 to almost 500,000 in 2023

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Featured Cybersecurity Faculty

Dr. Jason Lewis
- Assistant Professor of Computer Science

I believe that teaching and learning are best achieved when faculty and students take an active approach, one that involves the two-way transfer of knowledge. When I teach, I prefer to have a lot of hands-on activities that reinforce the concepts that we are covering, that way students can “learn by doing”. I also like to incorporate a lot of discussions into my classroom so students can learn from each other’s unique experiences and perspectives.

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Clubs and More

The Florida Southern College Computer Science Club is a community of students who all have a passion for technology and computing. Participating in the Association for Computational Machinery’s International Collegiate Programming Competition (ICPC), A global competition sponsored by IBM, that challenges the performance of today’s computer science and engineering students.

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Program Details

Available in: 

  • BA
  • BS
  • Minor

First-Years

All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:

Transfers

Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.

If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:

  • Official high school transcript
  • SAT and/or ACT scores

Computer Science: Cybersecurity Program Contact

Office of Admissions

Admissions Counselors
863.680.4131

Dr. Christian Roberson

Department Chair
863.680.5058

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