Cybersecurity Technologies Certificate

Program Details

• ADMISSION

  Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent education background
  • Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in a related field may be able to meet prerequisites with equivalent work experience in computer science and will be considered for conditional admission
  • Admission requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA in upper-division computer science courses and at least a 2.5 undergraduate GPA in the last 60 semester units (or last 90 quarter units) attempted
  • One official transcript from each academic institution attended
  • A personal statement describing reasons for pursuing this program
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • No GRE required to apply

  Please note: To be considered for admission you must reside in an approved state.

  Prerequisites

  Computer science degree or related work experience. If you need a refresher, sign up for CSUSM’s Cyber Boot Camp, a fully online 10-week program designed to prepare you for this program.

  View Catalog Page

• COSTS

  Semester	Units*	Subtotal**
  Fall Semester 1	3	$2,475
  Spring Semester 1	6	$4,950
  Fall Semester 2	4	$3,300
  Total	13	$10,725

  *Unit rate for this program is $825

  **University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

  Funding and Financial Aid

  • This program is not eligible for financial aid
  • Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
  • Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
  • Active duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705

• COURSE SEQUENCE

  View course descriptions and specific program requirements on the Cybersecurity - Technologies Certificate of Advanced Study Catalog Page.

  Please note: This program has a set schedule of courses that you are expected to follow as part of your cohort.

  Sample Schedule for Fall Start

  Semester	Course (units)
  Fall Semester 1	MCS 511 (3)
  Spring Semester 1	MATH 503 (3) MCS 510 (3)
  Fall Semester 2	MCS 512 (4)

  Schedule is subject to change.

• FAQ

  Can these classes count toward the Master of Cybersecurity program?

  Yes! These selected courses are part of CSUSM's fully online Master of Cybersecurity program.

  What services do you offer to active military, veterans and dependents?

  Please visit our military and veteran services page to learn how we can help.

  Who is this program designed for?

  This program is perfect for professionals who cannot commit to a full master's degree at this time, but want real world cyber education and training. Earning these certificates allows you to take graduate-level courses that can be used to complete your Master of Cybersecurity at a later time. 

  The Cybersecurity Technologies certificate is ideal for those who don't want or need to go deeper into governance & policy. The Cybersecurity Management, Risk and Governance certificate is ideal for those who don't want or need to go deeper into technology.  If you're looking to go deeper into both areas, you can apply these certificate courses to CSUSM's fully online Master of Cybersecurity program.