Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity


Plan Description


Currently, there is a demand at the local, state, region and national level for individuals to be trained in the knowledge of computers, networks, and risk and security management. Students will be trained in technical and managerial aspects of cybersecurity.

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Plan Admission Requirements


Application deadlines

Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

  1. Undergraduate degree in a technology program (i.e., CS, IS, Security, Engineering, etc.)
  2. Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75, or 3.0 during the final 2 years of the program
  3. Official transcript of all university-level education
  4. Two letters of recommendation concerning the potential for success in the graduate program
  5. Statement of purpose explaining interest in the program

Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements


Total Credits Required: 12

Course Requirements


Core Course - Credits: 3


Elective Courses – Credits: 9


Complete 9 credits of advisor-approved courses in the CSEC program. Course options are suggested in, but not limited to, the list below:  

Degree Requirements


Overall GPA of 3.00 Complete all required courses with a grade of B or higher

Plan Graduation Requirements


Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.