Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity
What is the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity program?
The St. Philip’s College Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree in Cybersecurity (BAT) is designed to equip students with the knowledge to combat cyber threats and comes as a strategic move to address the evolving landscape of digital security and to meet workforce demands.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that cybersecurity jobs will grow by 31% from 2019 to 2029. An entry-level salary for an individual entering the cybersecurity field is projected at $64,480 per year ($31.00/hour), according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
The curriculum for this new degree has been carefully crafted by SPC faculty and administration in collaboration with industry experts. In this program, SPC students will gain advanced hands-on experience and practical insights into the latest cybersecurity tools, techniques, and best practices within state-of-the-art facilities, including the Saint Artemisia Bowden Center of Excellence opened in the Fall of 2021, and Cybersecurity Innovations Center (CIC), currently under renovation.
Prospective students interested in enrolling in the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity Program at St. Philip’s College are encouraged to visit the Welcome Center, Room 202.
Now Open for Fall 2024!
The St. Philip's College Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity
Academic Requirements
Completion of St. Philip’s College AAS: Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist
Or
A closely related degree from a regionally accredited educational institution with completion of 15 Semester Credit Hours (SCH) and have earned a C or better in the following courses:
- ITSY 1342: Information Technology Security
- ITSY 2301: Firewalls and Network Security
- ITSY 2430: Intrusion Detection
- ITSY 2442: Incident Response and Handling
- ITSY 2443: Computer System Forensics
All applicants for the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity Program MUST be fully enrolled in St. Philip's College. Submit your application through the Apply Texas website and verify that you are applying for the semester that you will be entering.
Step-by-step information on the enrollment process can be found in Admissions & Aid / How to Apply.
Please Note: Individuals need to be 18 years or older to apply for the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity Program.
Official Filing Periods
The applicant is eligible to apply twice a year for the fall and spring terms with limited space available. The application will remain open, identify which semester is preferred.
Transfer/Transient: Submit an official college or university transcript from the last institution you attended.
Electronic: College/University Official “official” transcript may be emailed to St. Philip’s College using an encryption service (email: SPC-RECORDS@ALAMO.EDU)
Mail to: St. Philip's College, Office of Records and Registration, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio, TX 78203
Returning Students: Submit official transcripts (official college/university) from the last institution you attended.
To submit “official” transcripts In person visit the Welcome Center Building, Room # 203
**Important Note: ALL college/university transcripts regardless of transferability will be required**
Foreign credentials must be received in their original sealed envelope from the institution.
Students who have graduated from a college outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an organization approved by the National Association of Credential Services (NACES) on the colleges web page (http://yxok.ngskmc-eis.net/spc/experience-spc/current-students/records-and-transcripts/)
Submit both original foreign transcript and evaluation transcript by mail or in person (refer to aformentonied instructions regardin submission).
Program Administration
Dr. Raymond Chacon
CyberSecurity Department Chair
Phone:
(210) 486-2080
Email:
spc-bis@ngskmc-eis.net
Location:
Saint Artemisia Bowden (SAB) Building