The semester-based program has a thesis option and non-thesis option. Four core courses are the same for both options:
CS557/EE510 Computer and Network Security CS556 Cryptography CS555/EE507 Computer Networks One security-related 600-level CS course
The CS 600-level courses have a research component. 它们包括一个研究项目(由导师自行决定的个人或小组), or the reading and discussion of research papers, or both. 将这门课程纳入核心必修课是我们项目的一个显著特点.
4 core courses (12 credits) 2 security-related electives (6 credits) 2 credits of seminar (CS707, 708) A thesis based on cybersecurity research (1-10 credits) Professional electives (as needed, to bring total to 30 credits)
4 core courses (12 credits) 4 security-related electives (12 credits) A cybersecurity project (0-6 credits) Professional electives (as needed, to bring total to 30 credits)
Every project must be approved in advance by the program committee. After the project is completed, a written report will be examined by the program committee, or by a faculty member designated by the program committee.
全日制非论文学生可以在三个学期内完成学位.
A completed application consists of the following:
Online Application Form.
Résumé.
Statement of purpose.
Three letters of recommendation.
Official transcripts.
GRE test scores.
Required. Waivers will be considered.
对于国际申请者，需要英语水平测试.
Minimum test score requirements: TOEFL (80) and TOEFL Essentials (8.5), IELTS (6.5), PTE (56) or Duolingo English Test (115).
英语语言测试要求不会因教学语言而被免除, nor do we accept university certificates. 如果申请人在英语为母语的国家获得学位，则免除英语测试. Click here to see the list of these countries.
申请人通常需要拥有计算机科学专业的本科学位, computer engineering or software engineering.
At a minimum, 申请人必须完成两门计算机程序设计课程, one course covering computer organization topics, and a mathematics course with an emphasis on proofs.
计算机科学系的教职员工在广泛的领域进行研究, spanning the fields of theory, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software, systems and networks. 每个教员的研究领域和专业知识的简要细节可以找到 here. Complete details can be found by visiting individual faculty pages.
Career Possibilities
在当今的数字环境中，网络安全在所有部门的重要性都在不断增长. With a projected job growth rate of 32 percent在美国，网络安全专业人员的需求量很大，而且在可预见的未来仍将如此. 适用于有计算机科学或软件工程背景的人, a career in cybersecurity can be an exciting, rewarding and impactful career path.
