Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate

The certificate is designed to give students a solid foundation in cybersecurity. In the course work, students have the opportunity to be exposed to fundamental cybersecurity principles and information security concepts related to information systems, to explore issues involved in the security of computer systems, and to explore the techniques used in computer forensic examination. The goal of the certificate is to provide prospective cybersecurity professionals with an entry point to industry positions within eight months from admission and with reduced financial investment.

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• Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality. 
• Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 

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Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Core Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CY 5010	Cybersecurity Principles and Practices	4
CY 5130	Computer System Security	4
CY 5210	Information System Forensics	4

Elective

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete one of the following:		4
CY 5150	Network Security Practices
CY 5200	Security Risk Management and Assessment
CY 5240	Cyberlaw: Privacy, Ethics, and Digital Rights

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

16 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required