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Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate

2022-2023 Edition

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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.

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Core Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
CY 5010Foundations of Information Assurance4
CY 5130Computer System Security4
CY 5210Information System Forensics4

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

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