About the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
The National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program is managed by the National Security Agency's National Cryptologic School. NCAE-C program has designated UNO for Cyber Defense and Cyber Operations. To receive this designation, the cybersecurity program at UNO successfully completed a Program of Study validation, which is a series of courses and experiences that a student can reasonably accomplish in the course of attaining a degree or completing a certificate.
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Overview
Cybersecurity is an emerging, rapidly expanding science that addresses problems in the fundamental understanding of the design, development, implementation, and life-cycle support of secure information systems. The need for secure information systems has become a paramount concern as the computer-enabled, Internet-connected, digital-based global society of the 21st century emerges. The lack of adequately secure information systems has been cited as one of the likely impediments to the emergence of the digital society. Cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major that will prepare students for positions in government, industry, and research as well as provide them with the foundation necessary for success in graduate programs.
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Program Summary
| Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| University General Education courses (15 of 46 hours can be satisfied by courses in the required areas below) |
31 |
| College of IS&T Core courses | 9 |
| Mathematics courses | 8 |
| Computer Science Core courses | 21 |
| Cybersecurity Core courses | 27 |
| Cybersecurity Elective courses | 18 |
| Elective/Prerequisite courses | 6 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Overview
The School of Interdisciplinary Informatics offers two options for completing the MS degree: Thesis and Capstone options. Students may also choose a concentration area.
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Program Summary
| Thesis Option (33 hrs) |
Capstone Option (33 hrs) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Core courses | 27 | 30 |
| Exit Requirement | 6 | 3 |
Minor in Cybersecurity
Learn more about the Minor in Cybersecurity in the graduate catalog
Program Availability:
Program Summary
| Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| College of IS&T Core courses | 9 |
| Elective Courses | 9 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Second Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
General Requirements
Students who have satisfied the requirements for their first baccalaureate degree other than computer science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha must complete a minimum of 30 additional semester hours at the University for a second bachelor's degree.
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Cybersecurity Requirements
To obtain a second Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, students must consult an academic advisor prior to starting this program, and complete academic requirements for the degree which include:
| Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| College of IS&T Core courses | 9 |
| Mathematics courses | 8 |
| Computer Science Core courses | 21 |
| Cybersecurity Core courses | 27 |
| Cybersecurity Elective courses | 18 |
| Total Credits | 83 |
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Overview
Interested in learning more about cybersecurity? Our certificate program is available both in-person and online, giving you the flexibility to build your knowledge while still working full-time. Credits earned can be applied to the MS in Cybersecurity degree.
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Program Availability:
Program Summary
| Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Core course | 3 |
| Cybersecurity Core Elective | 3 |
| Cybersecurity Electives | 6 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Cyber Operations Track
Overview
The National Security Agency's National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations program supports the President's “National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education: Building a Digital Nation” and furthers the goal of broadening the pool of skilled workers capable of supporting a cyber-secure nation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha Cybersecurity undergraduate degree program is one of the few NSA-certified CAE-CO universities in the nation and the only one in the state of Nebraska.
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