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

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 - 36 Credits

Required Core Requirements (12 credits)
CSC 540 — Database Systems — 3 credits
CSC 543 — Web Programming — 3 credits
CSC 563 — Multithreaded Distributed Programming — 3 credits
CSC 565 — Computer Networks — 3 credits

Cybersecurity Concentration Requirements (12 credits)
CSC 555 — Principles of Information Security — 3 credits
CSC 558 — Network Security — 3 credits
CSC 568 — Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing — 3 credits
CSC 578 — Secure Systems — 3 credits

Breadth Requirements (6 credits)
Non-core courses outside of area of concentration 
CSC 520-999

Capstone Requirements (6 credits)
Select one:
Master's Thesis (CSC 590 and CSC 591)
Special Project (CSC 590 and CSC 595)