Beal University offers three separate online cybersecurity programs: Cybersecurity (Diploma), Cybersecurity (AAS), which is an academic associate degree, and Cybersecurity (BS). Coursework for each is delivered online in 8-week terms.
Dip / AAS / BS
Credentials
10, 20, or 40 mo
Normal length by credential
Online
Coursework
ACCSC
Institutional accreditation
Credentials (separate programs)
Normal length (diploma, AAS, BS)
Format
Institutional accreditation
Start dates
Transfer credit (subject to evaluation)
Beal University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify. Eligibility varies by student and program.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Coursework covers network and system security, threat detection, ethical hacking, security operations, governance and compliance, and incident response.
CORE COURSES
CAREER INFORMATION
Potential occupations related to this field may include the roles listed below. Employment is not guaranteed, and employers may require additional education, experience, certification, licensure, or background screening.
Roles and the level of preparation vary by credential. Some roles typically require a bachelor’s degree, professional experience, or industry certification.
Experience and industry certification may be required.
Programming experience, a bachelor's degree, and certification may be required.
Cybersecurity (Diploma): 10 months in normal time.
Cybersecurity (AAS): an academic associate degree, 20 months in normal time.
Cybersecurity (BS): 40 months in normal time.
Each credential is a separate program with its own curriculum. How previously completed coursework applies to another program is determined by Registrar evaluation and program requirements. Eligible undergraduate students may receive transfer credit for up to 75 percent of a program, subject to Registrar evaluation and program requirements. No more than nine transfer credits may be accepted into a Beal University master’s program.
Program length reflects completion in normal time. Individual completion time varies based on course load, transfer credit, satisfactory academic progress, course availability, and other program requirements. Programs not offered in California.
WHY STUDY ONLINE WITH BEAL
Eight-week online terms and 6 start dates a year may provide scheduling flexibility.
Beal University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Coursework for the diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs is delivered online.
Small cohorts, one-on-one attention, and career services for current students and graduates.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Beal University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Coursework for the diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs is delivered online in 8-week terms.
In normal time, the diploma is 10 months, the AAS is 20 months, and the BS is 40 months, using 8-week terms with 6 start dates a year. Program length reflects completion in normal time. Individual completion time varies based on course load, transfer credit, satisfactory academic progress, course availability, and other program requirements. Programs not offered in California.
Each credential is a separate program. How previously completed coursework applies to another program is determined by Registrar evaluation and program requirements. See transfer credit information.
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READY WHEN YOU ARE
Talk with admissions about which credential fits your goals and how prior credit is evaluated.
