Bachelor of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for COMPUTER SCIENCE

Transfer Guidance

Important Links & Dates

• Cybersecurity Program Website

• GW College of Professional Studies: https://www.cps.gwu.edu/

• Admissions Info: https://www.cps.gwu.edu/undergraduate-admissions

• Financial Aid: https://financialaid.gwu.edu/

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov/

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Students will work with a dedicated GW advisor regarding course selections.

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, and complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and GW College of Professional Studies within your first year. College Connect available in your account of www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Flexible class times with the program offering evening and weekend courses.

• Classes available at three locations: Ashburn, VA, Woodbridge, VA, and Arlington, VA.

• Significant technical and hands on learning using computer labs and virtual environments.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Students are eligible to transfer credits of transferable coursework from their Associate degree.

• Transfer credit may include dual enrollment coursework from completion of an Associate Degree in HS. It may also be considered for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate Credit (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP exams), and potentially Credit for Prior Learning.

• Please refer to GW Undergraduate Admissions for information about maximum credits, minimum scores, and GW course equivalents for AP and IB credits.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Easily transfer current college credits including DE, AP and IB credits.

• No more than 60 credits from a regionally accredited institution may be accepted for transfer.

• Flexible program models in-person and online to accommodate busy lives and adult learners.

• Active Career Services department that provides 1:1 coaching and access to internship, job, and networking opportunities.

• Career advising remains available to alumni for their whole career.

• Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

• Discounted GW tuition rates for CPS undergraduate programs.

• Learn more about our college at https://cps.gwu.edu/

Did You Know That…

• The BPS Cybersecurity program targets competencies defined by the National Initiative for Cyber Security Education (NICE).

• The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is on the rise among private employers, the government and nonprofits. The number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs grew by 350% between 2013 and 2021. Industry experts predict there will be 3.5 million job openings worldwide in 2025. *Source: Cybersecurity Ventures press release (11/21/21).

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Unlimited potential: Corporations, federal agencies, and the military are seeking talented, knowledgeable professionals to protect us from our adversaries.

Program Successes & Highlights

• Expert Faculty: Learn from nationally and internationally recognized experts in the field.

• Cutting-edge curriculum designed considering key private sector, government and national defense organizations, examining critical cybersecurity issues across multiple domains. GW has been designated a Federal Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security.

• GW has been designated a Federal Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security.