Lake Erie College Announces Addition of New Academic Majors

CYBERSECURITY 

Our mission is to empower the cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow by providing an innovative and comprehensive curriculum. We aim to redefine excellence in cybersecurity knowledge, arming our students with cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on experience to adapt and safeguard against evolving digital threats.

In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity stands as the digital shield protecting our information, privacy, and critical systems. At Lake Erie College, we’re not just teaching cybersecurity –– We’re creating defenders of our shared digital future.

Embark on a transformative journey into the dynamic landscape of digital protection, where you’ll be prepared to tackle the ever-evolving challenges of our tech-driven society. Our educational ethos revolves around empowering you to safeguard our digital world with integrity, innovation, and unwavering dedication. 

DATA SCIENCE 

Our mission is to empower aspiring data scientists with a rigorous and forward-thinking curriculum, cultivating a community of problem solvers equipped to tackle real-world challenges through advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making. 

Are you ready to kick off an exhilarating academic journey where innovation meets impact? Our Data Science major is a gateway to the future. With a rigorous curriculum co-created with industry leaders like Google, hands-on projects, and a focus on ethical AI, we don't just teach data science — we shape data pioneers ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

The Data Science program targets the following roles and opportunities:

  • Graduate Data Scientist

  • Data Engineer

  • Machine Learning Engineer

  • Data Researcher

  • AI Engineer

  • Graduate statistics or Data Science programs

NUTRITION 

Our mission is to foster a deep understanding of the science of food and nutrition, empowering students to apply their knowledge in promoting optimal health and preventing disease. We’re committed to educating future leaders who will address global food challenges with evidence-based solutions. 

Nutrition is key to tackling rising global health challenges. As diet-related diseases like obesity and diabetes surge, the demand for experts in dietary strategies is skyrocketing. The Center for Disease Control highlights this obvious, but often ignored, truth: “Good nutrition is essential in keeping current and future generations of Americans healthy across the lifespan. People with healthy eating patterns live longer and are at lower risk for serious health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.”

Our Nutrition Program will give you the tools you need to address these global health challenges. From the basics of food science to understanding full lifecycle nutrition, our curriculum is designed to nurture your passion for health and well-being, and prepare you for an impactful career in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or wellness coaching.

The nutrition program prepares students for careers such as: 

  • Clinical Nutritionist/Dietitian 

  • Wellness Coordinator 

  • Nutrition Educator 

  • Food Product Developer 

  • Health and Wellness Content Creator