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Combined Degree: Computer Science B.S. and Cybersecurity M.S.

大 谷 State University combined degree programs offer current qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree, meeting their unique personal, academic, and career goals. Pursuing a combined degree can reduce the cost and total time required to complete both.

参观 program website for more information.

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Program Overview

The computer science major provides students with the foundations and experience to succeed in computing 场s. The cybersecurity program is designed to help professionals expand their knowledge in the cybersecurity area, creating opportunities for advancement in the 场. 学生 will build skills to recognize, prepare for, defend against, and investigate current and future threats. The combined program will best prepare students to develop new cybersecurity tools and techniques.

Qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the program and obtain both the B.S. in computer science 和M.S. in cybersecurity within the accelerated time frame.

学生 apply for the combined program during their second academic 一年. Application requirements include:

  • Overall GPA of 3.25 or greater
  • Admission to the undergraduate computer science program
  • 60 hours of academic credit completed or in progress
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letter of intent

Why Pursue a Combined Degree at 大 谷?

  • A theoretical foundation and practical experience offer excellent preparation for the job market and valuable experience.
  • By focusing on the underlying principles behind cybersecurity, our program prepares students to handle future cybersecurity challenges in addition to today's threats.
  • All graduate faculty members hold doctorate 度.
  • There are opportunities for collaboration with faculty members on ongoing research.
  • The College of Computing has its own dedicated state-of-the-art computer labs for hands-on learning.
  • Accelerate your career trajectory and complete your 度 one step ahead of the competition.

Career Insights

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位置 & 格式

All undergraduate students begin their academic career at the 大 谷 Allendale 校园; classes for graduate students in this major are a combination of 在线 and in-seat on the Robert C. 皮尤 大 急流 校园.

格式:
  • Face To Face

Coursework

学生 admitted to this program will count up to 12 credits of graduate work in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree.

Certain classes may count towards both the B.S. 和M.S. 度. 学生 are encouraged to meet with their graduate program director to ensure all requirements are met.

Admission Requirements

学生 apply directly to the School of Computing for the combined B.S./M.S. program during their second academic 一年. 参观 在线 目录 for more information about admission requirements for the combined bachelor of science in computer science and master of science in cybersecurity.

For 更多的 Information

College of Computing

(616) 331-3051
[email protected]
博天堂官方.edu/computing