Oct 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Engineering Cybersecurity Minor


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The Computer Engineering Cybersecurity (CYCP) minor in the College of Engineering covers the fields of information security, network security, and computer system security. The coursework within the CYCP minor is based upon national training standards for cybersecurity professionals, recommended by the Department of Defense, the National Security Agency, and the Committee on National Security Systems.

The minor is offered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE). At least half of the credits required for the minor must be taken at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the GPA in the minor must be at least 2.000.

Admission & Eligibility

  • Student has earned at least 24 credits.
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.000.
  • At least 2.500 GPA in the major.
  • Admission request to the minor and approval of study plan from the department chairperson.

Requirements


Total Credits: 21-23.5


University Policy on Minors


To declare a minor, the student must be a degree candidate and receive permission from the department offering the minor, as well as the college to which the department is attached. Requirements may vary by department and/or college. Prospective minors are encouraged to inquire and plan their minor early because the structure of requirements could necessitate the use of more than six semesters. Courses completed prior to formal declaration will count toward the minor program.

Minors consist of at least 18 credits, of which 9 credits must be at the upper division (300-400) level. A department offering a minor may establish other requirements beyond these minimal requirements. A minor must be completed at the time of the degree and will be so noted on the student’s transcript. A student cannot be readmitted to the University to complete only a minor.

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