Cybersecurity Certificate
Expected Outcomes:
Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental digital computing theory and the associated mathematical foundations essential for establishing a strong foundation for a lifelong career in cybersecurity.
Graduates will demonstrate communication, problem solving, and analytical skills necessary for professional employment or graduate studies in cybersecurity or a related field.
Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of computer architecture as well as the capabilities and the limitations of digital computers.
Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in modern programming languages.
Graduates will explain the ethical and professional considerations inherent in software and hardware design and application.
Courses
Required Cybersecurity Courses (15)
| CS 240 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MIS 370 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| CS 315 | Operating Systems Analysis & Administration | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MIS 420 | Operating Systems Analysis & Admin | 3 |
| CS 360 | Security of Information Systems | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MIS 470 | Security of Information Systems | 3 |
| CS 370 | Wireless Networking & Devices | 3 |
| CS 475 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MIS 475 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
Required Criminal Justice Course (3)
Total Credit Hours: 15