Cyber Security Certificate

Students can complete the Cyber Security Program Certificate by taking the required course work, depending on their computer science background. Students must achieve a grade of C or better in the following courses:

Prerequisite Courses

Students with no computer science background need to complete two prerequisite courses (8 sch) in addition to the certificate courses.

COSC 1430Introduction To Computer Science I

4

COSC 2430Introduction To Computer Science II

4

Required Courses

COSC 2420C Programming

4

COSC 3310Digital Computer Organization

3

COSC 4370Data Communications

3

COSC 4375Introduction to Computer Security

3

COSC 4470Applied Network Security

4

Total Credit Hours: 17

Students with Similar Course Credit or Students in the COSC program

Students who have taken similar courses of our certificate program courses need to take our level class test for evaluation. Those who pass the test only need to take the below three courses. Students who fail the test will need to take all five certificate program courses.

COSC 4370Data Communications

3

COSC 4375Introduction to Computer Security

3

COSC 4470Applied Network Security

4