School of Engineering
Department of Computer Science

Certificate in Cybersecurity

The Certificate in Cybersecurity provides advanced training in the implementation and deployment of security technologies, enabling students and working professionals to deepen their skill set with cybersecurity and systems knowledge. In addition to technical expertise, certificate students contextualize their learning within the ethical and social environments that shape cybersecurity strategy. Graduates of the program are well prepared to continue into the M.S. in Cybersecurity or pursue new career opportunities in industry and government. Coursework is scheduled to accommodate the demanding schedules of working professionals and students.

The certificate may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis and requires 15 credits earned through at least five in-person courses. All courses must be 100-level or above and completed with a grade of B- or higher.  Please note that courses cannot be counted towards both the Computer Science Certificate and the Cybersecurity Certificate.

Curriculum

    • CS 114 (Network Security)
    • CS 116 (Intro to Security)
    • CS 124 (Privacy, Security, and Data)
    • CS 165 (Cryptography)

    • CS 105 (Programming Languages)
    • CS 107 (Compilers)
    • CS 110 (Debugging Cloud Computing)
    • CS 111 (Operating Systems)
    • CS 112 (Networks and Protocols)
    • CS 115 (Database Systems)
    • CS 117 (Internet Scale Distributed Systems)
    • CS 118 (Cloud Computing)
    • CS 119 (Big Data)
    • CS 121 (Software Engineering)
    • EE 155/CS 122 (Parallel Computing)
    • EE 126/CS 140 (Computer Architecture)
    • EE 157 (Emerging Memory Systems)

    • Any CS or ECE course numbered 100-199 or above CS 203
    • Another course listed under ‘Social Context’ within master’s degree curriculum:
      • CS xxx (Cybersecurity and Society)
      • DHP P236/CS 182 (Cyber in the Civil Sector)
      • DHP P237/CS 183 (Privacy in the Digital Age)
      • DHP P249 (International Cyber Conflict)

Pathway to Cybersecurity

If you're new to cybersecurity, the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science prepares you to earn a certificate or an M.S. in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or Computer Science. It is offered on-campus or 100% online, with the rigor and flexibility working professionals need.