Computer Science, M.S. - Cybersecurity (Hybrid)

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/computer-science/programs. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (30 CREDITS)

Core Requirements (6 credits)
CSC 540 – Database Systems
Select one:
CSC 505 – Object-Oriented Data Structures in Java
CSC 543 – Web Programming
CSC 550 – Fundamentals of Mobile Application Development
CSC 563 – Multithreaded Distributed Programming

Concentration Requirements (12 credits)
CSC 555 – Principles of Information Security 
CSC 558 – Network Security 
CSC 568 – Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 
CSC 578 – Secure Systems 

Directed Electives(6 credits)
Two additional courses beyond the core and concentration requirements in CSC 520 or higher.

Capstone Requirements (6 credits)
Option 1: Master's Thesis (CSC 590 and CSC 591)
Option 2: Special Project (CSC 590 and CSC 595) 
Option 3 : Comprehensive Exam and two additional courses from Directed Electvies.