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

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The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below.  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 Sequence - (30 Credits)


Required 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

Cybersecurity 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)
Select one:
Master's Thesis (CSC 590 and CSC 591)
Special Project (CSC 590 and CSC 595