Colorado State University - Global Campus
Colorado State University Global’s 18-credit undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity provides essential skills in network security, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and risk management. It can be completed in under a year and is stackable toward a bachelor’s degree.
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Turn your interest in IT into a career with the skills gained from this undergraduate certificate program. You’ll develop the skills and expertise to protect organizational data and defend against cyber threats.
In this program, you will:
Use your certificate to get promoted or enter the field with proven skills. Stackable toward a bachelor’s degree, this nationally recognized certificate positions you as an accredited IT professional.
Please note: Students should fully grasp basic computer skills and information security before enrolling, including understanding the controls and concepts needed to safeguard organizational data. Please speak to an enrollment counselor for more information.
This 18-credit-hour, stand-alone program consists of six, three-credit courses.
For students enrolled in the 27-unit certificate that includes leadership fundamentals, the program begins with three essential courses:
Note: The choice between ORG100 and ORG300 will be determined through advising, tailored to align with each student’s individual learning experiences.
As a student in the Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity program, you will gain a wealth of real-life skills to use in your IT career. Specific learning outcomes include:
As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.
Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.
The undergraduate cybersecurity certificate at CSU Global is offered in two distinct formats to cater to diverse student needs and goals:
Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity: This 18-credit, six-course certificate features advanced 300/400-level cybersecurity courses and is ideal for those with at least 12 prior college credits.
Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity with Leadership Fundamentals: This expanded option builds on the base certificate with three additional courses focused on leadership skills. It’s ideal for first-time freshmen, provisional applicants, and those seeking to integrate it with general education credits toward a bachelor’s degree.
In today’s evolving and unpredictable economy, stackable credentials are an important tool you can utilize immediately, while also building credits toward a full degree. With an undergraduate certificate from CSU Global, you prove proficiency in a specific subject with your stand-alone, transcribable, nationally recognized credentials. Get promoted, switch industries, or work toward a full degree. And with our Tuition Guarantee, your affordable tuition rate won’t increase over time. Now is the time to get the career respect you deserve by increasing your market competitiveness.
Ready to learn more about how to move forward with CSU Global? Complete the form below and we’ll be in touch to answer any questions and help you get started.
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Getting an online IT/cybersecurity education has meant being able to balance school and work full-time. Not only that, my newfound knowledge has lead to tremendous opportunities, including internships at Fortune 100 companies!
Daniel Fernandez
B.S. Information Technology, 2019