SPC Offers New Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree in Cybersecurity

In response to the growing industry demands in the field of cybersecurity, St. Philip’s 大学 (SPC) proudly announces the introduction of its first bachelor’s degree, the Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree in Cybersecurity (BAT). SPC is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), by the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. 国土安全部.

“Our founding president, Saint Artemisia Bowden, dreamed of making St. Philip’s a baccalaureate degree-issuing institution over a century ago. 今天, we have made this dream a reality by offering the Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree in Cybersecurity. As a community, we share the collective success this brings to our region,” said St. 菲利普学院院长. 阿黛娜·威廉姆斯·罗斯顿.

这个项目, designed to equip students with the knowledge to combat cyber threats, comes as a strategic move to address the evolving landscape of digital security and to meet workforce demands. It will directly benefit approximately 1,000 area IT and cyber defense companies who rely on a strong local workforce to fill high-wage, 高需求的工作.

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,每年480英镑(31美元).00/hour), according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

随着技术的进步, the need for cybersecurity experts has become critical in order to protect sensitive information and secure digital infrastructures. 圣安东尼奥, 军事城市, 美国, is known for its thriving technologic industries and is one of the largest Cybersecurity hubs in the nation -- second only to Washington, D.C. ——拥有强大的军事存在, thriving private cybersecurity enterprises, and nationally-recognized technology and research institutions.

教授,博士. Raymond Chacon解释道, “[这个项目] is affordable and we maintain our mission which is to differentiate ourselves by bridging that gap between theory and practice, so when [students] do graduate – they are well-equipped.”

The curriculum for this new degree has been carefully crafted by SPC faculty and administration in collaboration with industry experts. 在这个节目中, SPC students will gain advanced hands-on experience and practical insights into the latest cybersecurity tools, 技术, 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), 目前正在翻新中.

Prospective students interested in enrolling in the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity Program at St. Philip’s 大学 are encouraged to visit the college's website at www.阿拉莫.edu/spc/cybersecurity-bat 或到202室迎宾中心.