Courses (2026-2027)
| Course Type | Title | Credits |
| Computer Information Systems (CIS) Courses | ||
| CIS 563 | Information Assurance and Security | 3 |
| CIS 623 | Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Computer Science (CS) Courses | ||
| CS 356 | System Security | 4 |
| CS 456 | Modern Cybersecurity | 4 |
| CS 556 | Computer Security | 4 |
| CS 559 | Quantitative Security | 4 |
| CS 580B4 | Usable Security and Privacy | 4 |
| CS 580B6 | Vulnerability Management and Analysis | 4 |
| System Engineering (SYSE) Courses | ||
| SYSE 548 | Security Engineering for SE | 3 |
| SYSE 549 | Secure Vehicle and Industrial Networking | 3 |
| SYSE 569 | Cybersecurity Awareness for Systems Engineers | 3 |
Cybersecurity Programs at Colorado State University
Degrees with Cybersecurity Concentration
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B.S. Degree in Computer Science with Networks and Security Concentration
CS undergraduate program with a focus on security and computer networks. View Program Catalog Details
Certificates in Cybersecurity
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Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
A 12-credit online program that covers enterprise risk, IT control vulnerabilities, and hands-on defensive strategy. View Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity -
Graduate Certificate in Systems Security
9-12 credit programs focused on the security of complex cyber-physical, vehicle, and industrial systems. View Systems Engineering Certificate
Master of Computer Information Systems, Plan C (M.C.I.S.) with Cyber Security Certificate
Core Courses for the Certificate:
Effective Fall 2020
| Core Courses | Title | Credits |
| CIS 606 | Application Software Infrastructure | 3 |
| CIS 610 | Software Development Methodology | 3 |
| CIS 655 | Business Database Systems | 3 |
| Select at least one course from the following: | ||
| CIS 605 | Business Visual Application Development | 3 |
| CIS 611 | Object-Oriented Systems | 3 |
Cyber Security Certificate Courses: (Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites)
| Code | Title | Credits |
| CIS 563 | Information Assurance and Security | 3 |
| CIS 606 | Application Software Infrastructure | 3 |
| CIS 620 | IT Communications Infrastructure | 3 |
| CIS 623 | Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Program Total Credits: | 12 |
*This certificate may have courses in common with other graduate certificates. A student may earn more than one certificate, but a given course may be counted only in one certificate.
