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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security

Cyber security professionals deter, detect, contain, and investigate unauthorized use of computer networks. The Cyber Security program is interdisciplinary with coursework from the fields of criminal justice, information systems and computer science. The degree combines theory and practical application to prepare students for employment in local, state and federal agencies as well as private positions in cyber security analysis, assessment, management, incident response, and compliance risk analysis.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop an understanding of the field of cyber security.
  2. Develop an understanding of Cyber Security challenges on a domestic and international level.
  3. Develop skills to deter, detect, contain, and investigate unauthorized use of computer networks.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between the laws, ethics, piracy, and network security.

Beyond the undergrad program, there is also the cybersecurity certification course, and the cybersecurity internship clinic. 

There is no Accelerated Degree Program for this degree.

There are no Transfer Agreements at this time. Visit Transfer Student Services for more information.

NSU is currently exploring the minors options and hope to have some development soon.

Google Cybersecutiry, CompTIA Security Plus, and Network Plus. 

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Degree Available At

  • Tahlequah
  • Broken Arrow
  • Online

Transferring to NSU?

Make your transition to NSU as smooth and seamless as possible.

Visit Transfer Student Services for more information.

Career Services

What can I do with a major in Cyber Security?

PROGRAM CHAIR

DrWhite

Dr. Stacey White
white22@nsuok.edu
(918) 444-3512

 

The NSU Cybersecurity Program achieved the rank of 2nd online program in the State of Oklahoma for 2026. 

 

Cybersecurity Award

 

 

Recent NSU Cybersecurity Program Activity

National recognition in 2026 competition

This is one of the strongest recent wins and should absolutely be on your site:

  • NSU Cybersecurity Clinic students placed in the top 10 percent nationally
  • Competition included over 3,600 teams
  • Event required solving real world cyber problems like
    • digital forensics
    • cryptography
    • network security [nsuok.edu]