American National University was founded in 1886 to provide focused, career-based training for individuals seeking to achieve their professional goals. Today, the university offers credential and degree programs through distance education and blended learning, serving over 1000 students, including 200 international students. ANU's programs prepare students for careers in business, banking, accounting, administration, and other professional fields.

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The American National University’s Cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in the network security industry. Cyber-attacks are being waged all over the world – whether at a corporation, government agency, or communications system. From online banking to electronic commerce to transportation operations, our world increasingly depends on a cyber-infrastructure. Handling these diverse software and controls systems against malicious users has become a national priority. Show less

Experiential Learning Track
Upon completion of 36 credit hours, students may apply to pursue the Experiential Learning Track, which requires students to maintain professional experiences related to their field of study during their enrollment, of at least five (5) hours per week, not including the final program course, CY499 Cybersecurity Externship and Capstone. The minimum cumulative number of hours worked prior to enrollment in CY499 is 576 (approximately 5 hours per week for each term leading up to the student’s final term). Successful entry to the Experiential Learning Track will require an attestation by the students and their supervisors indicating the average number of hours worked each week and how long the work experience is expected to last. Students interested in pursuing the Experiential Learning Track should schedule a meeting with their Academic Advisor and Dean to discuss this track and to obtain the attestation form.

180 credit hours required/360 quality points required. All courses are 4 credit hours

Program Core (Required) 108 total credit hours required

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