Bachelor of Science
Computer Science Cyber Operations

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Develop the Expertise to Defend Digital Systems

Develop the mindset and skills needed to stay one step ahead of malicious hackers with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cyber Operations. This advanced program builds on the fundamentals of cyber operations by giving you a deeper understanding of the math and computer science underlying cybersecurity. 

You’ll explore advanced topics like cryptography and reverse engineering while also examining the technical and non-technical sides of cyber operations. With numerous opportunities for hands-on learning experiences, you’ll gain a comprehensive view of how real-world cyberattacks work—and how to stop them.

Whether you want to work in national defense, help organizations manage and fight cyber threats, or create the next groundbreaking cybersecurity tool, this program gives you the knowledge and skills to succeed. If you’re curious, driven, and ready to make an impact, your journey begins at EWU.

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Why Study Cybersecurity at the Region's Polytechnic?

Get a hands-on education, real-world experience, and personalized support from faculty so you can launch your career with confidence.

Applied Learning

Applied Learning

Engage in hands-on training, real-world simulations, and research opportunities that help you sharpen your skills.

Support & Mentorship

Support & Mentorship

Build confidence with personalized guidance tailored to your learning style and goals so you're set up for success.

NSA Certified

NSA Certified

EWU is the region’s only four-year institution recognized by the National Security Agency as a NCAE-C.

Career Connections

Career Connections

Gain insights from faculty, collaborate with peers, and get expert guidance from industry pros to launch your cybersecurity career.

National Cyber Competitions

National Cyber Competitions

Join the Cybersecurity Club and represent EWU in competitions like the National Cyber League and National Security Club Challenge.

Alum Spotlight

James Wilson, now Vice President of Engineering at cloud management and optimization company nOps, describes his role and how EWU prepared him for real-world success.

“What I love most about this career is the opportunity to work with young, aspiring engineers and help them develop their careers. What I learned when I [entered] the industry was that I got a great education in computer science at Eastern.”

Applied Learning

  • Internships: Get real-world experience (and often credit or pay) by working in a professional setting connected to your career goals.
  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning/Simulation: Practice real-world decision-making through simulations, case studies, role playing, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Applied Laboratory Work: Build practical, career-ready skills by working hands-on in labs that mirror professional lab environments.
  • Apprenticeship: Build career-ready skills through a structured program that combines hands-on training, paid work experience, and classroom instruction.
  • Co-ops (Cooperative Education): Spend six months or more in a full-time, career-related job that alternates with classes so you graduate with professional experience.
  • Undergraduate Research: Collaborate with professors on research projects where you ask questions, solve problems, and present what you discover.
Two EWU computer science cyber students work on a group project in class.

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

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Cybersecurity

Stu Steiner
Director and Center Point of Contact

We prepare students to excel in the dynamic field of cybersecurity, blending essential knowledge with practical, in-demand skills.

Designations:

The National Security Agency (NSA) has named EWU as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), making Eastern the 22nd university nationwide to attain this prestigious designation and the only one in the Pacific Northwest to do so.

The National Security Agency designated EWU as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-C).

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