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Cyber Operations Certificate

Certificate
Boise State University
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Instruction Method
Online
Time to Degree
1 months

About the Program

There is a significant demand from industry and government at all levels for graduates with a skillset to function in cyber operations environments. This includes students who understand business needs and are able to operate the tools to defend and protect information systems and networks. The objectives of this certificate is being responsive to these needs and providing a high quality, innovative online cyber operations certificate, designed to be accessible to anyone interested in earning the credential. Preparing graduates for entry- and middle-level career in cyber operations, information security, cyber-security, and cyber-physical systems security. Graduates will also understand the challenges of cyber operations in real world environments.

The certificate will be awarded following the completion of an associate or baccalaureate degree

Program Requirements

  • Core Requirements take the following courses
    CPS301 - Information Assurance and Critical Thinking
    3 credits
    CPS412 - Foundational Essentials for IT Cybersecurity Practitioners
    3 credits
  • Elective Core Requirements take at least 2 courses
    CPS401 - Defensive Security
    3 credits
    CPS402 - Offensive Security
    3 credits
    CPS403 - Recovery and Forensics
    3 credits
Grand Total Credits
12

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.

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Year 1
Fall
6 Credits
Core Requirements
3
CPS301 - Information Assurance and Critical Thinking
Take 1 course
3
Elective Core Requirements
Spring
6 Credits
Core Requirements
3
CPS412 - Foundational Essentials for IT Cybersecurity Practitioners
Take 1 course
3
Elective Core Requirements