Within this online program, students will assess modern cybersecurity challenges that threaten our privacy, security, and safety, and gain both the knowledge and hands-on technical skills to protect digital assets from cyber criminals who leverage sophisticated social and cyber tactics to facilitate attacks. Students who complete this curriculum will not only be prepared for a career as a cybersecurity professional, but they will also be well-positioned to obtain a numbers of certifications that will increase their employability, including Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Sytems Security Professional, and Certified Forensic Examiner.
This program is offered as a Hybrid program and Online program.
- The student will display critical thinking and problem solving skills in relation to a wide range of Cybersecurity challenges.
- The student will be able to analyze and investigate cyber attacks and their aftermath.
- The student will display the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- The student will be prepared to adapt to emerging threats within their field.
Cybersecurity
Major requirements: CPSC 120, CPSC 130, CPSC 170, CPSC 191*, CPSC 291*, CPSC 292*, CPSC 293*, CPSC 320, CPSC 391*, CPSC 392*, CPSC 402, CPSC 491*, PSYC 100, BNSS 212, BNSS 422 AND ENGL 327 OR BNSS 412.
*courses are taken in partnership with RIZE