University Catalog 2025-2026

Cybersecurity (MS)

Degree Requirements

Required Courses7
Computer Science Graduate Orientation
Computer and Network Security
Cybersecurity Practicum
Cybersecurity Core Electives12
Select 12 credit hours from the following:
Foundations of Cryptography
Software Security
Privacy in the Digital Age
Systems Attacks and Defenses
Operating Systems Security
Advanced Network Security
Cellular and Telecommunications Security
Cryptographic Engineering and Hardware Security
Foundation Electives12
Select 12 credit hours from the following:
Operating Systems Principles
Software Engineering
Compiler Construction
DevOps: Modern Software Engineering Practices
Automated Learning and Data Analysis
Cloud Computing Technology
Human-Computer Interaction
Computer Networks
Internet Protocols
Introduction to Wireless Networking
Networking Services: QoS, Signaling, Processes
Switched Network Management
Automata, Languages and Computability Theory
Software Testing and Reliability
Advanced Topics in Machine Learning
Advanced Distributed Systems
Advanced Topics in Internet Protocols
Total Hours31