Cybersecurity Awareness and Education Graduate Certificate

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College of Education

Department: Dean’s Office

Certificate Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

Office of Graduate Certificates Website

Graduate Certificate Policies

Broadly recognized as a critical service supporting the modern workforce and educational institutions, cybersecurity is no longer the domain of a single individual or department. Emerging from a renewed focus on fostering cultures of cyber security within schools, and families, there is an ever increasing need for trained cybersecurity educators and awareness specialists who focus on the unique needs of educational settings. The Cybersecurity Awareness & Education Graduate Certificate provides students with an advanced introduction to cybersecurity awareness and training, preparing them for roles as leaders and educators throughout K – 12 schools and higher education.

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying.

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

EME 6016 Digital Citizenship and Online Safety Credit Hours: 3
RED 6449 Literacy and Technology Credit Hours: 3
EDG 6436 Cybersecurity in the Schools Credit Hours: 3
And one of the following:
EME 6053 Internet in Education Credit Hours: 3
EME 5317 Technology Leadership in Education Credit Hours: 3

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.