This 12-credit, four-course undergraduate certificate program for students with a minimum of 60 transferable credits provides the fundamental skills necessary to enter the field of cybersecurity or pursue graduate study in cybersecurity, without having to complete a full degree program. This program can be completed in one year or less.

This certificate is ideal if you:

have a different undergraduate degree and are interested in entering the field of cybersecurity
are interested in pursuing graduate study in cybersecurity but do not have a background in computing.

You'll learn:

how to illustrate information technology security solutions
how to demonstrate a working knowledge of computer networks.

Admission Requirements

a 2.5 cross-institutional cumulative grade point average
an AA degree (or 60 credits) or higher
permission of the program director, as needed

What Our Graduates Do

Throughout the program, you’ll make connections with artists in your desired industry. Our graduates go onto work in some of these high-visibility fields throughout the arts industry.

Common Roles

Information Security Analyst
Cybersecurity Consultant
Network Security Engineer
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Incident Response Specialist

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A Message from Dean Christine Spencer

A degree from the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences is more than an academic credential; it is a gateway to new possibilities.

Dr. Christine Spencer Dean, Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences

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