Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity

Program Type: Face-to-Face, Fully Online, Hybrid
Program Level: Degrees, Online
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?
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.

Degree Qualifications

  • 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
  • ♦ This symbol indicates the offering is also available fully online.

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).  

 

Contact Information

Dr. Raymond Chacon
Cybersecurity Department Chair

Phone:
(210) 486-2080
Email:
spc-bis@alamo.edu
Location:
Cybersecurity Innovations Center (CIC) Building

C. Mora 
Cybersecurity Program Lead

Phone:
(210) 486-2630
Email:
cmora1@alamo.edu
Location:
Cybersecurity Innovations Center (CIC) Building

Candace Barnett M.ED, AET
Academic Program Coordinator
Cybersecurity & Information Technology Department

Phone:
(210) 486-2874
Email:
cbarnett28@alamo.edu
Location:
Saint Artemisia Bowden (SAB) Building

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General Questions

Scholarship Help

Laura De La Rosa
Sr. Advisor / Dual Credit Liaison
Cybersecurity & Information Technology Department

Phone:
(210) 486-2678
Email:
lgonzalez339@alamo.edu
Location:
Cybersecurity Innovations Center (CIC) Building

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General Advising

BAT Course Enrollment – Fall 2024