New WGU IT degrees coming: BS Cyber Security (June), BS/MS Computer Science (unknown)

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This news is over a week old, but it might be of interest since it wasn't talked about here yet.

In June, WGU intends to launch a new BS in Cyber Security degree, and sometime after that (date not yet determined) they'll release both Bachelors and Masters Computer Science programs. They first announced it on Twitter and their official social media account posted the quote below on reddit. There was a lot of question about what distinction they were making between cybersecurity and their existing IT Security program. Basically, it seems like their cybersecurity program will be more in line with what one thinks of as infosec/info assurance. Their existing IT Sec program is closer to a network admin program (where as their specific Network Admin program more closely resembles a Systems Admin program, go figure). Anyway, here's their post from reddit...

June we will launch BS Cyber Security, bachelor's and master's in computer science in the near future, but no date just yet. Cyber security focuses more tech/data aspect of security and regular security focus more on phys/admin controls. There is some overlap. The MS computer science will be a fairly technical degree with a strong math background. If you are a current student, please speak to your mentor about any program changes and crossover courses. For those interested in obtaining a CS degree after a MS:ISA, it is possible to do but there are variables and you will want to talk to your mentor/enrollment. Unfortunately I don't have much more info, but your mentors may be able to help more. ALSO, for those interested, we will be hosting another IT Tweetchat Q&A April 19th at 12pm MDT on the BS: Data Management/Data Analytics AND BS Cyber Security degrees. Good luck!