Four other majors offered by Old Dominion University that relate to Cybersecurity are as follows: Computer Science, Psychology, Management, and Cyber-crime. These four majors are the ones that stood out to me the most amongst the others that seem to relate to cybersecurity. Some of the majors listed are obvious in how they relate while some of the others listed are not quite as obvious. This just proves how truly complex cybersecurity is and why a true definition of the major/ career is hard to come by.

            Computer Science under Old Dominion University’s academic statement states that the program uses, math, programming, science, logic, and theory to solve problems concerning computers (Undergraduate). In cybersecurity, an individual also has to be able to use all of the above-mentioned as well. Computers are a part of a cybersecurity professional’s everyday life. This includes solving problems as they relate to computers but is not limited to just that. Psychology at Old Dominion University aims to give students a good understanding of the current methods, content, and theories associated with psychology (Psychology). Human behavior is important in the understanding of cybersecurity. These cybersecurity professionals use psychology daily to predict how/why a cyber-criminal will attack. It’s always ideal to be two steps ahead of these hackers. A bachelor’s in management at Old Dominion University goes over topics related to human resource management and leadership (Management). In most professions, there are leaders and managers and that seems to apply heavily in cybersecurity. My family members in the field always tell me about their project managers and how they are in charge of making sure that their networks, data, and other important controls are secure. Without these leaders, I wonder who would oversee operations? Nobody. Someone who has a good understanding of management in the cybersecurity world could potentially be valuable. Cyber-crime at Old Dominion University, “prepares students for occupations in law enforcement and information technology,” (Cybercrime). When I look at my course requirements for my bachelor’s in cybersecurity, cyber law is one of those courses that is required to complete my degree. Cyber law is not cyber-crime, but I assume the course goes over what is considered a crime. I also would not be surprised if cyber law is a course requirement for Cyber-crime majors. I feel like it is so important to be able to know the laws involved with the internet and how to enforce them. That is a part of the job for cybersecurity professionals.

            Overall, these majors offered at Old Dominion University are all related to cybersecurity. The two most obvious majors are computer science and cyber-crime. Meanwhile the two others: Psychology and management are the least obvious but are equally as important. Perhaps choosing a minor in one of these majors offered will benefit my career.

Cybercrime (interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.). Old Dominion University. (n.d.). Retrieved September 11, 2021, from https://www.odu.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/cybercrime.

Undergraduate. Old Dominion University. (n.d.). https://www.odu.edu/compsci/academics/undergraduate. 

Psychology (B.S.). Old Dominion University. (n.d.). Retrieved September 11, 2021, from https://www.odu.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/psychology.

Management (b.s.b.a.). Old Dominion University. (n.d.). Retrieved September 11, 2021, from https://www.odu.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/management.