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The Department of Computer Science provides a 9-unit graduate-level certificate program designed to enhance students' expertise in cybersecurity. This Cybersecurity: Core Technologies Certificate follows nationally recognized knowledge standards and equips students for careers in cybersecurity and information assurance.
University Graduate Certificate Criteria
Graduate certificate programs deliver specialized, career-focused education for post-bachelor's students. Admission requires completing an intake form or applying via CalState Apply, along with submitting official transcripts (demonstrating completion of an accredited U.S. bachelor's degree or its international equivalent). Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA.
U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S. A 2.5 GPA (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full-time study.
English Language Proficiency: IELTS: 6.5; TOEFL – 80 (IBT), paper based – 550, Computer based – 213; Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 53.