Apr 02, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Applied Cybersecurity Certificate

This undergraduate certificate in applied cybersecurity is a stackable certificate designed to equip students with practical knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity. This certificate program focuses on real-world applications of cybersecurity principles and practices, preparing students for entry-level positions in the cybersecurity industry.

Campus

Knoxville

Distance Education

Undergraduate Certificate Type

Add-On

Stand-Alone

Credit Hours Required - 12

Required Courses

CYBR 101 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Concepts 3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses - Select TWO Courses (6 Credit Hours)

AI 311 - AI for Cybersecurity 3 Credit Hours
COSC 111 - Computational Thinking and the Art of Programming 3 Credit Hours *
CYBR 201 - Introduction to Cryptography and Data Protection 3 Credit Hours
CYBR 202 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools 3 Credit Hours
CYBR 302 - Cybersecurity Risk Management 3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses - Select ONE course (3 Credit Hours)

COSC 469 - Human Factors in Cybersecurity 3 Credit Hours
CYBR 295 - Special Topics in Applied Cybersecurity 3 Credit Hours
CYBR 395 - Special Topics in Applied Cybersecurity 3 Credit Hours
CYBR 460 - Cybersecurity Policy Frameworks 3 Credit Hours
CYBR 465 - Cybersecurity for Network-Controlled Systems 3 Credit Hours
CYBR 470 - Cybercrime and Digital Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
* Meets Volunteer Core Requirement.