School of Cyber Studies

For more information about degree offerings from the faculty of cyber studies, visit the School of Cyber Studies webpage.

The School of Cyber Studies offers an undergraduate minor in Cyber Security, a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security (B.S.Cy.S.) degree, a Master of Science (M.S.) in cyber security degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in cyber studies degree. TU’s cyber program is certified by the NSA and U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education, Research, and Cyber Operations.

What is cyber studies? The word cyber has its origins in the word cybernetics, a term used to describe the study of control systems and communications between humans and machines. We now use the word cyber as an adjective associated with activities that involve computers and computer networks. In that sense, cyber studies refers to the broader study of the Internet and its impact on society in many different fields: health, science, engineering, business, law, public policy, technology, privacy, computer security, cyber-physical systems and many others.

Mission

The mission of the School of Cyber Studies is:

• To provide the environment and educational experiences that will enable our students to achieve their educational goals, and to be successful in the workplace.
• To provide our students with the desire and the ability for long-term learning that will be necessary in the changing field of cyber studies.
• To provide our students with a basis for ethical behavior, conduct, and responsibility for cyber professionals.
• To conduct scholarly research in cyber studies and related fields.
• To provide professional service to the university and regional community.

Graduate Academic Programs

The faculty of cyber studies offers courses leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) in cyber security (thesis option  and non-thesis option ) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in cyber studies .

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the master’s program in cyber security will be able to:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts of cyber security;
• Obtain and refine the skills necessary to improve an organization’s cybersecurity posture;
• Apply theoretical concepts to the practice of cyber security; and
• Demonstrate professional skills and behavior.

Students who complete the doctoral program in cyber studies will be able to:

• Demonstrate expertise and proficiency in the discipline’s foundational areas including cyber security, networking, data analysis, and a disciplinary specialization relevant to cyber studies;
• Create and advance the body of knowledge in cyber topics by writing and submitting scholarly papers to peer-reviewed conference proceedings and journals; and
• Demonstrate research skills and professional behavior consistent with the scholarly cyber scientific community.

Faculty

Programs

• Cyber Security, Non-Thesis Option, M.S.
• Cyber Security, Thesis Option, M.S.

• Cyber Studies, Ph.D.

Courses

• CYB 6013 Secure Electronic Commerce
• CYB 6163 Cybersecurity Law and Policy
• CYB 6863 Special Topics
• CYB 7003 Research Methods in Cyber Studies
• CYB 7083 Security Auditing and Penetration Testing
• CYB 7143 Security Economics
• CYB 7153 Foundations of Cyber Security
• CYB 7163 Cyber Security Practicum
• CYB 7173 Defensive Cyber Security Technologies
• CYB 7223 Network Security Concepts and Applications
• CYB 7373 System Security and Cryptography
• CYB 7443 Information System Assurance
• CYB 7483 Computer and Network Forensics
• CYB 7493 Secure System Administration
• CYB 7863 Special Topics in Computer Science
• CYB 7993 Independent Study
• CYB 8003 Research Seminar in Cyber Studies
• CYB 8010 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Cyber Studies