Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
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Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $52,180 – $158,974 |
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Jobs available locally 1,381 |
Demand Locally +4 % |
Annual Wage Range $70,186 – $179,223 |
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
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Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $88,061 – $280,604 |
Program Level:
Degrees, Online
Program Type:
Face-to-Face, Fully Online, Hybrid
Department:
Cybersecurity & Information Technology
Institute:
Science & Technology
College:
SPC
What is the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity program?
The St. Philip’s College Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree in Cybersecurity (BAT) is designed to equip students with the knowledge to combat cyber threats and comes as a strategic move to address the evolving landscape of digital security and to meet workforce demands.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that cyber security jobs will grow by 31% from 2019 to 2029. An entry-level salary for an individual entering the cybersecurity field is projected at $64,480 per year ($31.00/hour), according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
The curriculum for this new degree has been carefully crafted by SPC faculty and administration in collaboration with industry experts. In this program, SPC students will gain advanced hands-on experience and practical insights into the latest cyber security tools, techniques, 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), currently under renovation.
Prospective students interested in enrolling in the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity Program at St. Philip’s College are encouraged to visit the Welcome Center, Room 202.
BAT Cybersecurity Modality Courses
Register for Fall 2024!
Mobile Technologies
Course | CYBR |
Course Number | 3359 |
Day | Monday |
Time | 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM |
Introduction to Cryptography
Course | CYBR |
Course Number | 3310 |
Day | Tuesday |
Time | 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM |
Cyber Crime
Course | CYBR |
Course Number | 3340 |
Day | Wednesday |
Time | 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM |
Security of Data & Application
Course | ITCS |
Course Number | 3320 |
Day | Thursday |
Time | 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM |
Mobile Technologies
Course | CYBR |
Course Number | 3359 |
Day | Monday |
Time | 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM |
Introduction to Cryptography
Course | CYBR |
Course Number | 3310 |
Day | Tuesday |
Time | 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM |
Cyber Crime
Course | CYBR |
Course Number | 3340 |
Day | Wednesday |
Time | 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM |
Security of Data & Application
Course | ITCS |
Course Number | 3320 |
Day | Thursday |
Time | 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM |
FAQs
- Cybersecurity is the art of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use and the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/what-cybersecurity
- Students not already enrolled in the Alamo Colleges can apply through the Apply Texas website for enrollment. Be sure to select a two-year institution as the application type and St. Philip’s College as the home campus. Major is listed as Information Technology Cybersecurity, AAS (apply here for Cybersecurity, BAT)
- Students enrolled as Alamo Colleges students can submit a Change of Institution (if SPC is not your home campus) and a Change of Field of Study to transfer into the Bachelor program.
- Students with a completed Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist, AAS or a closely related cyber degree will receive all applicable technical credits transferred in.
- Students with AA or AS degrees can transfer in up to 42 hours of academic Core courses and any applicable technical credits.
- The program offers face-to-face, fully online, and hybrid courses.
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Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities like the Saint Artemisia Bowden Center of Excellence and the Cybersecurity Innovations Center.
Admissions
All applicants for the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity Program MUST be fully enrolled in St. Philip's College. Submit your application through the Apply Texas website and verify that you are applying for the semester that you will be entering.
Step-by-step information on the enrollment process can be found in Admissions & Aid / How to Apply.
Please Note: Individuals need to be 18 years or older to apply for the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity Program.
Official Filing Periods
The applicant is eligible to apply twice a year for the fall and spring terms with limited space available. The application will remain open, identify which semester is preferred.
Transfer/Transient: Submit an official college or university transcript from the last institution you attended.
Electronic: College/University Official “official” transcript may be emailed to St. Philip’s College using an encryption service (email: SPC-RECORDS@ALAMO.EDU)
Mail to: St. Philip's College, Office of Records and Registration, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio, TX 78203
Returning Students: Submit official transcripts (official college/university) from the last institution you attended.
To submit “official” transcripts In person visit the Welcome Center Building, Room # 203
**Important Note: ALL college/university transcripts regardless of transferability will be required**
Foreign credentials must be received in their original sealed envelope from the institution.
Students who have graduated from a college outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an organization approved by the National Association of Credential Services (NACES) on the colleges web page (https://www.alamo.edu/spc/experience-spc/current-students/records-and-transcripts/)
Submit both original foreign transcript and evaluation transcript by mail or in person (refer to aformentonied instructions regardin submission).
Academic Requirements
Completion of St. Philip’s College AAS: Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist
Or
1) A closely related degree from a regionally accredited educational institution.
2) Successful completion with a C or better in the following courses:
- ITSY 1342: Information Technology Security
- ITSY 2301: Firewalls and Network Security
- ITSY 2430: Intrusion Detection
- ITSY 2442: Incident Response and Handling
- ITSY 2443: Computer System Forensics
Degrees and Certificates
St. Philip's College programs offer the following degree(s) and certificate(s). View our Course Catalog for more information.
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Contact Us
Dr. Raymond Chacon Department Chair |
MLK : Cybersecurity Innovations Center (CIC) |
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C. Mora Cybersecurity Program Lead |
MLK : Cybersecurity Innovations Center (CIC) |
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Candace Barnett M.ED, AET Academic Program Coordinator |
MLK : Saint Artemisia Bowden (SAB) |
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Laura De La Rosa Sr. Advisor / Dual Credit Liaison |
MLK : Cybersecurity Innovations Center (CIC) |
Schedule An Appointment
Book an Appointment with Candace |
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