Undergraduate Cyber Security Certificate Program Overview
High-profile breaches of sensitive data are increasing and underscore the need for cyber security professionals who are trained to prevent them. Our 14-credit online Undergraduate Cyber Security Certificate equips you with the technical and strategic knowledge needed to describe and identify cyber security issues in IT operations and software, and the techniques, skills, and tools that can prepare you for an entry-level cyber security job. Our program’s asynchronous, 100% online format gives you the flexibility to learn on your own schedule, anywhere.
Cyber Security Career Potential
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for cyber security professionals is growing rapidly. Earning your Undergraduate Cyber Security Certificate from The University of Texas Permian Basin can be the first step toward a cyber security career in roles including:
Our online Undergraduate Cyber Security Certificate program consists of four courses, for a total of 14 credit hours.
As a Transfer Student Seeking the Certificate Only (Non-Degree)
Please provide the following:
- Official transcripts from the last school you attended or are currently attending to show that you are in good standing
- Completed transient application through goapplytexas.org
As an Incoming Freshman Admission Seeking the Certificate Only (Non-Degree)
If you have completed less than 24 hours of transferable college-level work from a regionally accredited college or university after graduating from high school or receiving your GED, please provide the following:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (including dual-credit work while in high school)
- Official high school transcript showing GPA, class rank, and expected graduation date or GED scores
- OPTIONAL AT THIS TIME: SAT and/or ACT scores from within the last five years (see below for minimum score requirements)
- Completed application through goapplytexas.org
In addition, you may need to provide other transcripts to show proof that you meet any course prerequisite requirements.
If you wish to add this certificate as part of an existing degree program, you may do so once you’re formally admitted into the degree program. Speak with your academic advisor and let them know your interest in adding the courses necessary to complete the certificate.
Official Transcripts
Official copies of transcripts must come directly from the school in a sealed envelope and should be mailed to:
UT Permian Basin
Office of Admissions
4901 E. University Blvd.
Odessa, TX 79762
Official transcripts in electronic format can be sent to admissions@utpb.edu.
Minimum Score Requirements
|
High School Graduation Class Rank |
SAT |
ACT |
|
Top 25% |
No minimum score |
No minimum score |
|
2nd Quarter |
1020 |
20 |
|
3rd Quarter |
1160 |
24 |
|
4th Quarter |
1280 |
27 |
Application Fee
The application fee is $40.
If you are a freshman applicant, you may request a fee waiver when you apply by sending us your official college application fee waiver form provided by the SAT or ACT. You may also request a fee waiver if the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) listed on your Student Aid Report is zero.
Test-Optional Policy
Students will be reviewed on a holistic basis focusing on the strength of the high school record, overall grade point average, grades within the core subjects, dual credit work, and additional information (resume and/or extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and work experience provided with the GoApplyTexas application). We also recognize the value of standardized tests as a piece of the review process and will consider scores alongside the other required application credentials, if provided.
Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science
yuan_q@utpb.edu
Dr. Yuan holds a PhD in computer science from Florida Atlantic University. His research interests include mobile computing, routing protocols, peer-to-peer computing, cloud systems, and network security. The purpose of his research is to develop new concepts, algorithms, and techniques and to harness existing techniques in network and security applications. He is currently head of the computer science graduate program and the Undergraduate Cyber Security Certificate program at UT Permian Basin.
Professor
Department of Computer Science
lee_h@utpb.edu
Dr. Haesun Lee holds a PhD in computer science from Illinois Institute of Technology. Her primary areas of interest are programming languages, object-oriented software design, and real-time operating systems. She has published and continues to do research in the areas of scheduling (bounded predictable tasks, periodic tasks, soft aperiodic tasks, and more), development process (conceptual through detailed), and validation methods and approaches (theoretical and practical applications). The purpose of her research is to develop new concepts and algorithms and apply them to real-world problems. Dr. Haesun Lee was a recipient of the 2006 UTPB Outstanding Teacher Award.
Lecturer
Department of Computer Science
vuckovic_v@utpb.edu
Mr. Vuckovic is a full-time lecturer in computer science. He graduated from The University of Texas Permian Basin in 2012 and in the same year joined the computer science department. His interests are in object-oriented programming, software engineering, database systems, and robotics. In the spring of 2014, Mr. Vuckovic was awarded an Excellence in Teaching Award from the National Society of Leadership and Success.