Cybersecurity and Human Behavior Major

Gain experience beyond traditional technical skills with the Bachelor of Arts in Cybersecurity and Human Behavior in the . This 123-credit undergraduate program prepares students for careers in cybersecurity through an innovative curriculum focused on the human, behavioral and ethical components of cyberattacks and cybersecurity.听

What is cybersecurity?听

Cybersecurity is a highly relevant field involving the practices, people and policies that prevent and protect organizations, individuals or networks from cyberattacks.听

Why study cybersecurity and human behavior at 51动漫?

Learning outcomes: Students learn skills that set them apart in the field, including the ability to think critically, problem-solve, conduct research, form creative solutions听and be curious about the topics at hand. In addition to understanding the human behavior behind cyberattacks, you will also form expertise about governance, risk and compliance related to everyday users, organizations and governments.
Faculty expertise: Graduates of the cybersecurity program at 51动漫 gain an edge in today鈥檚 job market through faculty who are subject matter experts currently working in the field.听
Foundation in both liberal arts and science: The curriculum鈥檚 multidisciplinary approach and coursework are designed to teach you innovative solutions that better protect the cyberthreat landscape through a combination of liberal arts and the sciences. The program鈥檚 focus on the liberal arts means students gain perspectives that help them study and understand human behavior in the field, such as training in psychology, sociology and communication. Additionally, coursework in 51动漫鈥檚 College of Science and Technology provides the necessary hard sciences training.听

Classes & Curriculum听

The Cybersecurity and Human Behavior Major offers courses in both the College of Liberal Arts and College of Science and Technology, with electives offered in the Fox School of Business and Klein College of Media and Communication. 听

Courses students may take as part of the curriculum include

Architecture, Operating Systems and Networking;
Community Engagement and Cyber Hygiene;
Criminal Justice Statistics;
Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, Compliance and Policy; and
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.听

Electives you can take in this major include

Cyberpolitics;
Cybersecurity, Surveillance and Privacy; and
The User Experience.

See the full curriculum for the Cybersecurity and Human Behavior BA.

Minor in Cybersecurity and Human Behavior听

Students also have the option of completing the Minor in Cybersecurity and Human Behavior. or contact Aunshul Rege, associate professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, via email at rege@temple.edu. 听

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Arts offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident:听$18,864.00听per year
Out-of-state: $33,912.00听per year

Our Academic Advisors

Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

Dedicated advisors at the Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development听in the College of Liberal Arts are available to guide students through their academic careers and with their career paths beyond 51动漫. They can help you choose a major, navigate your curriculum, identify internship opportunities, explore career opportunities and determine your post-graduation plans. .

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University Honors Program

The College of Liberal Arts participates in 51动漫鈥檚 Honors Program. .听

Students who meet certain academic and extracurricular criteria may become members of the following honor societies.听

is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year at college.
is an international society that enables members to realize their potential through the advancement of academics, leadership and service.听
is open to juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts. To qualify for Phi Beta Kappa, a student must maintain a high grade point average in a broad, rigorous program of study in the liberal arts, including mathematics and foreign languages.

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Accreditation

LA-CYHB-BA

Additional Program Information

Available as a minor.

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