Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity

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

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Online Courses

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

Hybrid Courses

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

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FAQs

What is Cybersecurity?

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

How can I apply/transfer into the BAT Program?

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.

What are the academic requirements for the 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.

What are the learning modalities available?

The program offers face-to-face, fully online, and hybrid courses.

What resources are available for students?

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities like the Saint Artemisia Bowden Center of Excellence and the Cybersecurity Innovations Center.

Admissions

Step 1: Apply Texas

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.

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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.

Step 2: Submittal

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).

Step 3: Degree Qualifications

Academic Requirements

Completion of St. Philip’s College AAS: Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

1) A closely related degree from a regionally accredited educational institution.

2) Successful completion with a C or better in the following courses: