Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
The Cyber Security certificate provides students with a concentrated and in-depth exposure to critical infrastructure security concerns to enhance professional capability. Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science or a related field would be suitable candidates for this program.
This Graduate Certificate is eligible to receive Title IV funding – Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Graduate PLUS loans by request. To be considered for aid, students need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Applicants seeking admission to the graduate certificate program in Cyber Security must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Application
- Application fee
- Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Up-to-date Resume
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security | ||
| Specified Courses | ||
| COSC 5310 | Cryptography & Steganography | 3 |
| COSC 5330 | Malware | 3 |
| DFSC 5315 | Network and Cyber Security | 3 |
| DFSC 6310 | Cyber Warfare & Terrorism | 3 |
| Elective | ||
| DFSC 5336 | Business Continuity Management | 3 |
| or DFSC 5318 | Cyber Law | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
