Cybersecurity Certificate

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Required Courses
CSCI 603Defensive Cybersecurity3
CSCI 604Ethical Hacking3
CSCI 610Cybersecurity Forensics3
Required Elective: Select 3 credits from the list below.3
CSCI 609
Cybersecurity Law and Policy
CSCI 669
Network Security
CSCI 773
Foundations of the Digital Enterprise
CSCI 774
Topics of the Digital Enterprise
CSCI 783
Topics In Software Systems (cybersecurity focus)
Total Credits12
  • Students can request consideration of other courses for the required elective by contacting the cybersecurity program coordinator.

Admission and Application Requirements

  • Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page.