Computer Science BA with Cybersecurity Minor Program Specifics

This Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) Department program is approved by the National Security Agency.

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Pursuing the Cyber Defense Designation

The National Security Agency (NSA) is in the process of evaluating the Program of Study (POS), Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science with the Cybersecurity minor, for designation in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) program for Cyber Defense (CD). The CAE Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) designation is awarded to regionally accredited academic institutions that offer cyber degrees that also demonstrate that it engages in significant community involvement, academic activities, and institutional practices in cybersecurity.

Program Advisory Board

  • Adai Aydin '12, Principal Systems Analyst, Fidelity Investments 
  • Greg Brooks '11, Business Development Analyst, South County Health
  • Matt Hallam '10, Solutions Architect, Amica Insurance
  • Kristian Maiorano '11, IT Manager, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
  • Francesca Malerba '16, Product Support Consultant, Fidelity
  • Jesus Mendoza '13, IT Administrator, WPRI
  • Victor Nunez '14, United Collaborations Engineer, Carousel Industries
  • Dario Pereira '12, Global Service Desk Manager, Argus Information and Advisory Services
  • Myshele Petersen (Costa) '11, IT Service and Support Manager, Consigli Construction
  • Mike Saraiva '13, Systems Engineer II, IGT
  • Kris Wetterland '13, Propel Associate, Fidelity Investments

Program Details

Completing the Program of Study

Students must satisfy these requirements to earn the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science with Cybersecurity Minor. When earned, students will receive official documentation recognizing their completion of the NSA Validated Program of Study.

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Department of Computer Science and Information Systems

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