Program Overview

Cybersecurity Program Overview

The Cybersecurity program at Washington State University is designed to meet the fast-growing global demand for expertise in cybersecurity. This program teaches concepts and skills in confidentiality, integrity, privacy, risk, adversarial thinking, and security analytics through hands-on coursework.

Program Details

• Campuses:
  • Everett
  • Pullman
  • Tri-Cities
• Degree Types:
  • Bachelor's
  • Certificate

Highlights

• Learning labs equipped with modern security-focused hardware and software systems and cloud-based solutions
• Senior capstone project with an industry sponsor allows students to apply their skills collaboratively
• Curriculum provides a solid technical background in math, science, and engineering
• Industry and university partnerships provide networking and internship opportunities
• Opportunity to join a math, science, and engineering residence hall, where students can study with their neighbors, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s computer lab

Career Opportunities

With a Cybersecurity degree, graduates can work in:

• Cybersecurity analysis and engineering
• Malware and cloud security analysis
• Digital forensics
• Red Team/Blue Team security engineering
• Intrusion detection
• Vulnerability researcher

Transfer Students

Washington State University accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start, and more. Transfer students are considered those who have received college credit post-high school. The Transfer Course Search Tool can be used to determine what courses are needed to take at the current institution to transition to WSU smoothly.

Admission Process

Admission to WSU and admission to the desired major are two separate processes. Students should contact their academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to their major.

Scholarships

Students can complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for over 700 WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for their major of interest. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) should be filled out to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid.

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities are available through the WSU student job board, Handshake. Departments may also offer internships specific to a major. The Academic Success and Career Center provides advice and more information.

Degree Options

Bachelor's

• Cybersecurity: Available at Pullman, Everett, and Tri-Cities campuses

Certificate

• CySER CAE-CO Fundamentals: Available at Pullman campus
• CySER Basic: Available at Pullman campus
• CySER Advanced: Available at Pullman campus

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