Laurus College

What you'll study

The program combines general education courses (30 credits) with a 70-credit cybersecurity core. General education provides foundational skills in writing, math, science, psychology and history. Core courses focus on technical and applied security topics.

• General education (6 courses · 30 credits)
  • LAU100 College Orientation — 5 cr
  • MTH101 Introductory Algebra — 5 cr
  • PHY200 Physical Science — 5 cr
  • PSY140 Introduction to Psychology — 5 cr
  • ENG100 English Composition I — 5 cr
  • HUM200 World History — 5 cr
• Program core (14 courses · 70 credits)
  • CSC110 Technology Fundamentals — 5 cr (covers digital technology, web use, Microsoft 365 apps, Windows/macOS basics, security and digital ethics)
  • CYBR200 Python Programming Fundamentals — 5 cr (introductory Python: variables, loops, functions, file I/O, basic OOP)
  • CYBR210 Digital Forensics and Investigations — 5 cr (principles and techniques for analyzing digital evidence; prerequisite: ITS110)
  • CYBR240 Fundamentals of Network Security — 5 cr (network threats, vulnerabilities, secure design; aligns with CompTIA Security+ objectives; prerequisite: ITS250 or ITS150)
  • CYBR245 Network Defense and Security Operations — 5 cr (hardening, authentication, encryption, monitoring, incident response; aligns with CompTIA Security+ objectives; prerequisite: CYBR240)
  • CYBR250 Incident Response and Disaster Recovery — 5 cr (incident handling, disaster recovery and business continuity, legal/regulatory considerations; prerequisites: ITS110, CYBR240)
  • CYBR260 Offensive Security and Ethical Hacking — 5 cr (ethical hacking and pen-testing methodologies, reconnaissance, vulnerability analysis; prerequisites: ITS110, CYBR240)
  • ITS100 Hardware Technology Fundamentals — 5 cr (PC hardware, devices, Windows installation and configuration)

Entry requirements

The course catalog lists program length, credit load and delivery mode but does not publish specific admission criteria on the provided page. The program is structured as a 100-quarter-credit, two-year full-time credential offered fully online with localized on-site support.

Career prospects

Graduates commonly move into entry-level cybersecurity and related IT roles. Typical job titles cited include Information Security Specialist, IT Security Analyst, Network Security Analyst, Security Analyst, Systems Analyst, Intelligence Analyst and Business Continuity Analyst.

Scholarships & funding angle

While the program page does not specify scholarships, prospective students should explore institutional financial aid, veteran benefits, employer tuition assistance and industry-focused scholarships for cybersecurity students. Entry-level associate credentials are often eligible for federal student aid and for employer-sponsored upskilling programs—check the college's financial aid office for exact options.