LSUS named 19th in the nation for most affordable cyber security schools

Makenzie Boucher, Shreveport Times
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LSU Shreveport announced Friday morning that the Computer Science department has earned a notable ranking in the University Headquarters (University HQ) 100 Most Affordable Cyber Security Schools.

LSUS department was ranked 19th in the nation.

“The Computer Science department is happy to have received this recognition,” Chair and Professor for the department, Dr. Richard Watson, said.

LSUS was founded in 1967 and offers nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The university’s mission is to educate a diverse population of graduate and undergraduate students; engage in regional and global thought leadership through community collaboration and service; and innovate to enhance the application of knowledge and intellectual discovery through faculty and student research and creative endeavors.

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The Computer Science department boasts a variety of unique opportunities for aspiring technology leaders. Students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at LSUS and choose from three integrative concentration areas: Software Development, Information Systems, Cyber Security and Networking, and Digital and Interactive Design.

“We actively work to make our programs better. Recently, we have been working on a new, state-of-the-art Cyber Security Lab that is scheduled to go online for the spring semester," Watson said. "We also have wonderful collaborations with several local and regional cyber security companies who provide us great guidance and support.”

Many computer science majors take courses in the LSUS Cyber Collaboratory, a technology space equipped with industry-leading equipment and advancements that best prepare students for the increasingly demanding digital workspace.

Students from both the undergraduate and graduate programs were recently awarded state funds to conduct cutting-edge research projects.

Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.

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