Cybersecurity Minor or Certificate

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Students fulfilling the requirements for an ITAM program degree specialization can earn a minor in Cybersecurity.

ITAM Minors or Certificates
The information technology and administrative management minors and certificates provide recognition for students who complete the specified minor or certificate courses. Such recognition will benefit students in gaining professional employment or advancing in their current professional positions.

Each of our nine minors will complement any major field, helping CWU students stand out from the crowd and be competitive in today’s job market. Applied, relevant skill sets develop individuals ready to handle the challenges of modern global industry.

Application forms for minors and certificates can be obtained in the Ellensburg campus department or on the ITAM web site at www.cwu.edu/it-management.

Minors or certificates are available in the following areas:

Administrative Management
Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)
Innovation through IT
Modern IT Applications
Project Management
Retail Management and Technology
Structures of Data Analytics for IT Managers
Web Design and Management

Program Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.3 in the minor and certificate courses must be achieved with a minimum grade of C- in each course.

Required Courses

IT 238 - Introduction to Cyberwarfare Credits: (4)
IT 336 - Digital Forensics Credits: (4)
IT 338 - Cybercrime Credits: (4)
IT 436 - Cyberattack/Defense Credits: (4)
IT 438 - IT Risk Management Credits: (4)

Total Credits: 20

College and Department Information

Information Technology and Administrative Management Department
College of Education and Professional Studies

Program Outcomes
Visit program outcomes to find out what you can expect to know and do after successful completion of this program.