
Cybersecurity Certificate
The program is offered through asynchronous online learning, enabling students to pursue their studies from anywhere while preparing for a high-demand and high-paying career. Courses in Cyber Threat Intelligence, Applied Cyber Defense Strategies, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, and Cyber Security align with industry certifications like CISSP, CEH, Security+, and CySA+, which are recognized by the cybersecurity community. Applicants from various majors or careers are welcome to apply.
The LVC Cybersecurity Certificate welcomes applicants with varied experience and expertise. We emphasize hands-on activities and practical application, ensuring students develop theoretical knowledge and the critical skills employers demand. This unique blend of comprehensive training, personalized attention, and practical experience prepares our graduates for success in the complex and evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Applications for admission to the Cybersecurity Certificate Program are considered on a rolling basis, and those admitted may begin the program in August, October, January, or March.
We strongly encourage you to complete your application at least two weeks before your desired start. If you are within two weeks of when you would like to begin the program, don’t hesitate to contact graduateadmission@lvc.edu for assistance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Applicants who possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university will be considered for admission pending a review of the following requirements:
- Lebanon Valley College graduate online application
- An official transcript from your undergraduate college or university showing a minimum college GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale); any applicants not meeting this standard will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Official transcripts should be signed and sealed by the issuing school and mailed to the Graduate Admission Office.
- Secure, electronic delivery to graduateadmission@lvc.edu is also available.
- Institutions outside of the United States must be recognized as a degree-granting institution in its home country. A course-by-course evaluation of all foreign university transcripts by an independent service based in the United States is required. World Education Services (WES) and SpanTran Evaluation Services are two suggested evaluators. Please have your official evaluation sent directly to Lebanon Valley College.
- A personal statement (maximum 500 words) focused on the potential benefits of the certificate program for your professional aspirations.
- A current professional résumé.
Application materials can be uploaded in the Graduate Application Portal, submitted to graduateadmission@lvc.edu, or mailed to:
Graduate Admissions
Lebanon Valley College
101 North College Avenue
Annville, PA 17003