## ##   * Overview
  * Program Requirements
The certificate is designed to give students a solid foundation in
cybersecurity. In the course work, students have the opportunity to be exposed
to fundamental cybersecurity principles and information security concepts
related to information systems, to explore issues involved in the security of
computer systems, and to explore the techniques used in computer forensic
examination. The goal of the certificate is to provide prospective
cybersecurity professionals with an entry point to industry positions within
eight months from admission and with reduced financial investment.
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  * Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
  * Certain options within the program may be  _required_ at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 
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Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
## Core Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Hours  
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[CY 5010](/search/?P=CY%205010 "CY 5010")| Cybersecurity Principles and
Practices| 4  
[CY 5130](/search/?P=CY%205130 "CY 5130")| Computer System Security| 4  
[CY 5210](/search/?P=CY%205210 "CY 5210")| Information System Forensics| 4  
## Elective
Course List Code | Title | Hours  
---|---|---  
Complete one of the following:| 4  
[CY 5150](/search/?P=CY%205150 "CY 5150")| Network Security Practices|  
[CY 5200](/search/?P=CY%205200 "CY 5200")| Security Risk Management and
Assessment|  
[CY 5240](/search/?P=CY%205240 "CY 5240")| Cyberlaw: Privacy, Ethics, and
Digital Rights|  
## Program Credit/GPA Requirements
16 total semester hours required  
Minimum 3.000 GPA required