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 
CSC 543 – Web Programming
CSC 563 – Multithreaded Distributed Programming
CSC 565 – Computer Networks 

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 

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)