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Grow your knowledge of information security.
Has there ever been a more important time for cybersecurity? With the world continuously growing more dependent on computers and the internet, the ability to protect computer systems, devices, and networks from digital attacks is a valuable and much-needed skill set.
The Cybersecurity minor is intended to be suitable for landing entry-level work in the field. It is accessible to students in any major at HSU.
Three courses include topics directly relevant to the industry-recognized CompTIA certifications. Although students aren’t required to sit for the certification exams, if they choose to do so (and pass the exams) they will have a widely accepted certification to accompany their transcript. The courses and certifications are:
- Computer Networking -> Networking+
- Intro to Cybersecurity -> Security+
- Penetration Testing -> PenTest+
In the current scheduling of courses a student can start the minor in any fall semester and will need three years to complete it in order to satisfy pre-requisites and limited scheduling.
Requirements
There are no special requirements (beyond admission to HSU) needed to start the minor. The courses require a proactive, resilient, hard-working, will-not-give-up attitude but beyond that they are accessible by students from any major.
Why Study Cybersecurity at HSU?
Why Study Cybersecurity at HSU?
Strong Job Market
The current job market is very strong for this skillset. This minor is intended to be suitable for landing entry-level work in the field. Once you begin work in the field there are many paths for continuing education, growth, and opportunity.
Adaptable Training
The minor includes a Python programming class so students will learn basics of how to code (which is a valuable skill in its own right).
Outcomes
The current job market is very strong for this skillset. This minor is intended to be suitable for landing entry-level work in the field. Once you begin work in the field there are many paths for continuing education, growth, and opportunity.
Courses
The minor includes seven courses all of which are available in an online format:
| CSCI 1306 | Computer Forensics | Prereq: none |
| CSCI 1370 | Applied Programming in Python | Prereq: none |
| CSCI 2324 | Computer Networking | Prereq: CSCI 1320 or CSCI 1370 |
| CSCI 2370 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | Prereq: CSCI 2324 |
| CSCI 3375 | Server Administration | Prereq: CSCI 2324 |
| CSCI 3370 | Penetration Testing | Prereq: CSCI 2370 |
| CSCI 3378 | Information Security Management | Prereq: none |