Description

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.

Course Location/Delivery

The Certificate is offered fully online and at the Tampa campus.

Admission Requirements

Must meet University Graduate Admissions and English Proficiency requirements.

Open to any undergraduate degree, but preference for degrees in Education, Computer Science or related programs.

Application Process

To learn about the application process, and to access the application, please review our application process.

Pre-Requisites

None.

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

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• And one of the following:

• EME 6053 Internet in Education Credit Hours: 3
• EME 5317 Technology Leadership in Education Credit Hours: 3

Time Limit / Average Time to Completion

5 years

Credit Toward Graduate Degree

Course credits earned in the certificate may be applied to a graduate degree with departmental approval.

Contacts

Contact Information: http://www.grad.usf.edu/cert