Cybersecurity Degree
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Outcomes & Careers
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$136k
Computer Scientist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information research scientist is $136,620.
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$164k
Computer & Information Systems Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information systems manager is $164,070.
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$126k
Computer Network Architect
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer network architect is $126,900.
In the cybersecurity program, you’ll learn computer science and software engineering along with information assurance, computer forensics, network security and cryptography. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Cybersecurity – 78 Hours – No Minor Required
Required Courses:
- BA252 Business Communication (2)
- CS101 Intro to Computer Programming (3)
- CS155 Computer Science l (4)
- CS245 Discrete Structures I (3)
- CS265 Computer Science ll (4)
- CS288 Computer Systems & Assembly Language (4)
- CS351 C & the Posix Environment (4)
- CS380 Computer Operating Systems (3)
- CS440 Database (3)
- CS445 Software Engineering I (3)
- CS499 Capstone Experience (3)
- CS533 Mobile Computing (3)
- CY201 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3)
- CY310 Information Security & Assurance (3)
- CY320 Information Security in System Administration (3)
- CY410 Web Application Security (3)
- CY420 Computer Forensics (3)
- CY440 Cloud Computing (3)
- CY450 Introduction to Cyber Operations (3)
- IS245 Web Development & Security (3)
- IS299 Security in Data Protocols (3)
- MA223 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
- MA464 Mathematical Cryptography (3)
- TN275 Introduction to Networks (3)
Choose 3 Hours:
- CS480 Data Communications (3)
- TN375 Routing & Switching Essentials (3)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- CS101 (3)
- MA116* (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- BA252 (4)
- CS155 (4)
- CS245 (3)
- IS245 (3)
- MA223 (3)
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- CS265 (4)
- CS288 (4)
- CS351 (4)
- TN275 (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- CS380 (3)
- CY201 (3)
- IS299 (3)
- MA464 (3)
- General Education (3)
Junior Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- CS480 or TN375 (3)
- CY310 (3)
- CY320 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15-16 Hours)
- CS533 (3)
- CY410 (3)
- CY420 (3)
- General Education (3-4)
- General Education (3)
Senior Year
Fall Semester (15-16 Hours)
- CS440 (3)
- CS445 (3)
- CY440 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3-4)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- CS499 (3)
- CY450 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
*MA116 is a prerequisite to MA223.
Stamp Cyber Command Center
Get experience with real-world cyber-attack scenarios in the first Cyber Command Center west of the Mississippi. Through SEMO's collaboration with IBM, you’ll get experience with immersive simulations that replicate real-world cyber threats, equipping you with the skills and expertise needed to respond to the evolving cybercrime landscape.
What will it cost?
Computer Science Opportunities
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11X
Statewide Missouri Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Champions
Southeast Missouri State University is the 11x defending champion of the Missouri Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. This statewide competition focuses on the operational aspect of managing and protecting an existing network infrastructure in addition to examining the abilities of students to design, configure, and protect a network over an entire semester.
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State-of-the-Art Research Facilities
One of the many research facilities on campus is the Cyber Range, an interactive, remote-accessible computational platform of virtualized digital resources which can be weaved together to aid and solve experimental, research, educational, and operational challenges of cyber-enabled systems offering educational content delivery and collaboration. The Department of Computer Science also maintains a separate OpenStack deployment dedicated for faculty and graduate student research called the Research Cluster, offering 200 cores with a total of 300GB of RAM, and 12TB of storage.
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100%
Students Graduate with Internships
Students earn experiential learning through hands-on work in their field of study while connecting classroom concepts to real-world situations. This professional experience does more than add to your resume, it helps you build connections in your industry.
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Get Funding for Your Education
Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
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Cape Girardeau, MO 63701