Program Overview

Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate

The Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate is a program offered by the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. This certificate is designed for individuals interested in taking graduate-level courses in cybersecurity but not necessarily pursuing a full master's degree.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity must meet the same admission requirements as those for the master's degree in Cybersecurity. This includes submitting an application, transcripts, and other supporting documents as specified by the university.

Program Requirements

The curriculum for the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity consists of:

• Four courses that must be completed within five years.
• Three foundational courses and one elective, chosen from the Cybersecurity master's degree requirement program course list.
• The possibility of waiving one or more required courses if the student has received a grade of B or above in equivalent graduate courses, subject to advisor approval.
• The option to replace waived required courses with other graduate Cybersecurity courses, which may be taken after all remaining course requirements have been satisfied.
• A limit of one C-range grade (C+, C, or C) that can count toward the graduate certificate.

Key Points

• The program is designed to provide advanced knowledge in cybersecurity.
• Courses are selected from the master's degree program in Cybersecurity.
• Flexibility in course selection is allowed with advisor approval.
• Completion of the certificate can be a stepping stone to pursuing a full master's degree in Cybersecurity, with all completed courses applying to the degree, provided they meet program requirements and are completed within a five-year time limit.