Cybersecurity, Professional Science Masters
Curriculum
The PSM, while equivalent to a full Masters degree, does not require a capstone project, such as a thesis. The individual courses in the PSM do require students to complete graduate-level research projects. The final course in the program has students complete an internship, which may be covered by their existing employment, saving time and effort.
The degree requires 36 credits which consists of nine four-credit courses, as well as an internship that will provide a capstone experience in the field of cybersecurity.
Students are required to take five core courses, and choose four more courses from the remaining.
Background Material
Fundamentals for Cyber Security is a self-paced program for enrolled students in basic technology concepts, available for students coming from less technical backgrounds. This material is provided the summer before the program begins.
Core Courses
CSF 430 – Introduction to Information Assurance (4 credits)
CSF 432 – Introduction to Network and Systems Security (4 credits)
CSF 534 – Advanced Topics in Network and Systems Security (4 credits)
CSF 580 – Professional Skills for Cyber Security (4 credits)
CSF 590 – Cyber Security Internship (4 credits)
Security and Forensics Response Courses
CSF 410 – Digital Forensics I (4 credits)
CSF 524 – Advanced Incident Response (4 credits)
CSF 536 – Advanced Intrusion Detection and Defense (4 credits)
CSF 538 – Penetration Testing (4 credits)
CSF 560 – Cyber Threat Intelligence (4 credits)
All other 500-level CSF courses