Park University Introduces Two New Course of Studies for Students' Selection
Park University Expands Offerings in National Security and Cybersecurity
Park University, a renowned institution of higher learning, has announced an expansion of its degree programs to include specialisations in national security studies and cybersecurity.
The university is now offering three new graduate certificates: in business analytics, marketing, and public accounting. Additionally, it has introduced five new undergraduate certificates: in diversity and social justice, entrepreneurialism, personal finance, project management, and unmanned aircraft systems/drones.
One of the most significant additions is the Master of Arts in National Security Studies (MANS), designed for students aspiring to advance in national security, intelligence, or public safety careers. The program includes courses in intelligence analysis, homeland security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity policy, and threat management. It aims to equip students with analytical skills, an understanding of national security issues, and policy development competencies. The M.A. program is primarily offered online to provide flexibility for working professionals.
Park University is also enhancing its Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science program with a cybersecurity concentration. This concentration focuses on the fundamentals of computer science combined with specialized courses in cybersecurity, including topics like information assurance, digital forensics, network security, cryptography, risk assessment, and security compliance. This concentration prepares students for cybersecurity roles by providing hands-on experiences and theory.
Regarding delivery methods, Park University offers these programs primarily through online learning modalities, enabling students to balance education with professional and personal commitments. Some courses may feature asynchronous formats with occasional synchronous sessions for interactive learning.
Key course offerings in the cybersecurity concentration include Information Assurance and Security, Network Security and Defense, Digital Forensics, Cryptography, and Risk Management and Security Compliance. For the M.A. in National Security Studies, courses typically cover Foundations of National Security, Intelligence Analysis and Operations, Homeland Security Policies, Counterterrorism Strategies, and Cybersecurity and National Security Integration.
Specific course lists and schedules can be found in Park University’s academic catalog or by contacting the university’s admissions or program offices directly.
This information aligns with Park University's recent program development to meet the increasing demand for national security and cybersecurity professionals, combining policy, strategic studies, and technical cybersecurity expertise. The program’s online format supports accessibility for military members and professionals.
Interested parties can contact the University's Office of Admissions at their website for more information about the new degree programs or certificates.
- Park University's expansion in cybersecurity doesn't just involve traditional degree programs; it also includes a new concentration in the Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science, focusing on cybersecurity, providing students with hands-on experiences and theory for potential cybersecurity roles.
- In addition to preparing students for national security careers with its Master of Arts in National Security Studies, Park University is also emphasizing education-and-self-development in the field of technology, offering coursework in areas like cybersecurity policy, digital forensics, risk management, and security compliance.
