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The Departments of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics, and Computer Sciences jointly offer the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (B.S. in CYB). The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology houses and administers the CYB Program.
The B.S. in Cybersecurity is a social science based B.S. major, providing students with the knowledge and practical skills of computer crime, information systems solutions, proper seizure and recovery of computer evidence. Furthermore, the CYB program focuses on understanding criminal cyber-criminal behaviors, preventing cybercrimes, as well as understanding cyber laws governing prosecuting and punishing cybercriminals. More specifically, students will learn:
The B.S. in Cybersecurity program emphasizes hands-on learning experience for its students. Graduates of the program would be job-ready to enter cybersecurity careers.
The B.S. in Cybersecurity program offers daytime, evening, online, and hybrid classes. The flexible course delivery accommodates full-time as well as part time students who are busy working professionals with competing commitments.
The B.S. in Cybersecurity tailors its content and pedagogy to students broadly trained in social/behavioral science and computer information systems as well as computer science. Its curriculum combines the knowledge of combating cybercrime, skills to analyze and manage cyber threats and security, theoretical and analytical comprehension of criminal behavior. Thus, it will respond to rapidly changing cyber workforce requirements.
Students are required to take Introduction to Criminal Justice System (CJC 1010) and Introduction to Computers (CIS/CSS 1010) as a pre-major requirement. For course descriptions and pre requisites, visit the University Catalog.
For specific CYB degree requirement, visit the requirements below:
Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Cybersecurity program has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyberdefense by the National Security Agency. The designation brings with it more opportunities for professional relationships and funding for students, helping them to better prepare for careers in a field where they are desperately needed. “There are about 590,000 unfilled cyber jobs in the U.S., and about 20,000 of those jobs are in Colorado,” said Richard Mac Namee, director of the Cybersecurity Center at MSU Denver.
C3 is an extracurricular, voluntary club that prepares students to achieve professional, industry recognized certifications. These clubs will be instructor led and delivered in the Cybersecurity Multi-Use Training Environment (C-MUTE) which includes the Cyber Range and at significantly discounted rates. Our undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity programs provide robust theory and general education. C3 complements them by providing students with hands on experience and professionally recognized certifications that are very attractive to employers. The roadmap outlined below was created with crosswalks in mind. This ensures students are taking certifications while they are covering the same content in the classroom. These clubs are stand alone. If you are entering the program with credits or transferring to the program, you are still encouraged to join C3. Pricing and registration details will be announced shortly.
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Cybersecurity Advisor,
Mateo Candelaria,
[email protected]