Cybersecurity, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in computer networking, security, and cryptography for industry
• Integrate principles and techniques of risk analysis, project planning, and change management in the development of information security strategies
• Describe how to provide message privacy, integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation using network security practices and infrastructure hardening techniques
• Address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity

Admissions Requirements

• Completed application and $25 application fee (form available at www.pennwest.edu/apply).

• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher from an accredited undergraduate institution. Students with a GPA below 3.00 or a degree outside the areas listed may apply for conditional admission.

• Prerequisite courses (if applicable) passed with a C or better grade
 

Conditional Admission Requirements

• Conditional Admission may be granted to applicants who do not meet the criteria for regular admission. For more information the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems.

• International applicants: Please visit https://www.calu.edu/international-students/ for information about international applications.

Curriculum Requirements

Core

• PSC 6400 - Computer and Networking Credit Hours: 3
• PSC 7550 - Wireless Network and Security Credit Hours: 3
• PSM 6450 - Applied Cryptography Credit Hours: 3

Related Electives

• Pick 1 of 2:

• PSC 7350 - Biometrics Credit Hours: 3
• PSC 7450 - Cybersecurity & Risk Mgmt Credit Hours: 3

Total Number of Credits to Complete the Program: 12