Wisconsin Lutheran College

What you'll study

Coursework emphasizes both theory and practice across technical, investigative, governance, and ethical domains. Students learn:

• Core computer science foundations and multiple programming languages.
• Network security, security controls, and system hardening for Windows and Linux environments.
• Security governance, policy development, compliance, and legal/organizational requirements.
• Ethical hacking and penetration-testing techniques to identify vulnerabilities.
• Incident investigation and digital forensics using contemporary tools, plus response and recovery planning.
• Monitoring for emerging threats, including cloud and mobile vulnerabilities and AI-driven attack techniques.
• Applied experience via a capstone or internship and hands-on projects in a networked lab and Makerspace.
• Specialized courses delivered in part through a partnership with Rize Education.

Entry requirements

The program description does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective students should contact Wisconsin Lutheran College admissions for standard undergraduate entry requirements and any program-specific prerequisites.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of technical and analytical roles. Typical positions include cybersecurity analyst, information security analyst, SOC analyst, penetration tester/ethical hacker, incident responder, digital forensics investigator, security compliance analyst, security architect, consultant, and security software developer. The curriculum supports pursuit of industry certifications and further graduate study in specialized security areas.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme text does not specify scholarships, but students are encouraged to explore institutional financial aid, merit scholarships, internships, and certification-related funding. Employer sponsorship, certification vouchers, and graduate study assistantships are common funding pathways in cybersecurity careers.