Undergraduate Cybersecurity Certificate
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Undergraduate Cybersecurity Certificate Program Overview
Learn fundamentals of cybersecurity with this undergraduate-level certificate at Purdue University Northwest. Our program takes three semesters and is great for people who work or are studying another field. You will learn the basics of cybersecurity and how to analyze, control and check computer security.
Available in Evening Classes at PNW’s Westville Branch Campus
Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics
- You can complete a respected credential at a manageable price.
- The U.S. Department of Labor projects a 33% growth in cybersecurity occupations from 2020 to 2030.
- PNW has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency.
- PNW College of Technology undergraduates saw a 94% placement rate in the 2023-24 Next Step Survey.
After completing this certificate, students will be able to:
- setup and manage computer systems (especially windows servers)
- design, implement, setup and manage networked computer systems
- be proficient with cybersecurity fundamentals
- identify security threats and system vulnerabilities
- evaluate the cybersecurity of a target computer and a networked computer
systems. - be proficient with cryptography technologies
- apply cryptography technologies and other security controls for security protections
Undergraduate Cybersecurity Certificate Program Overview
This 12-credit certificate program consists of four courses:
- ITS13500 – Operating Systems Technologies
- ITS17000 – Networking Technologies
- ITS25000 – Fundamentals Of Information Assurance
- ITS35000 – Fundamentals Of Cryptography
This program can be completed in three semesters. It is available in evening classes at PNW’s Westville Branch Campus. Each course can be applied toward PNW’s bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity.
Undergraduate Cybersecurity Certificate Highlights
You will develop fundamental cybersecurity skills in a supportive classroom setting. Our instructors offer individual attention and expertise in the field.
PNW has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency.
Undergraduate Cybersecurity Certificate Outcomes
After completing this certificate, students will be able to:
- setup and manage computer systems
- identify security threats and system vulnerabilities
- apply cryptography technologies and other security controls for security protections
Cybersecurity Career Paths
This certificate can be the first step to a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity. Bachelor’s degree recipients are prepared for careers including:
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Cybersecurity penetration and vulnerability tester
- Cybercrime analyst and investigator
- IT auditor
- Network and system administrators
Cybersecurity Certificate Beyond the Classroom
We encourage you to get involved in activities like:
- Information and Analytics Club
- ROAR Cyber Club
I really like the small class sizes because it gives you the opportunity to form relationships with the professors and your classmates.
Meet the Faculty
Professor, Computer Information Technology
Michael Tu is a professor of computer information technology and director of the Center for Cybersecurity.
Professor, Computer Information Technology
Ricardo A. Calix, Ph.D. is a Professor of Computer Information Technology at Purdue University Northwest.
Professor, Computer Information Technology
Tae-Hoon Kim is a professor of computer information technology in the department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics. His expertise includes computer network, security and data science.
Associate Professor, Computer Information Technology
Ying Luo is an associate professor in the department of computer information technology and graphics. Her research and teaching focus on algorithm design, database management and cybersecurity.
Lecturer, Computer Information Technology
Current responsibilities include teaching Networking, Operating System, Cyber Security and Computer Forensic Courses. I’m also the Advisor for the Gamers’ and Cyber ROAR Clubs.
Earn an Undergraduate Cybersecurity Certificate at PNW
Purdue University Northwest’s undergraduate cybersecurity certificate blends technical knowledge and real-world examples.
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