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Cyber Threat Hunting
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Organizations today must continuously hunt for cyber threats, because the threat scenario is constantly shifting and no software environment is secure from all threats. This online certificate program at University of Maryland Global Campus provides an introduction to the concept of cyber threat hunting. In this program, you’ll learn fundamental techniques and methods for uncovering threats. Courses in this program can help prepare you for the following industry certification exams: CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+; and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). Â
Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience: Participate in team and project-based experiences.
- Gain skills: Learn the fundamental techniques and methods for uncovering threats.
- Advance your skills: Learn about the concepts and skills necessary to perform penetration testing and red teaming.
- Build knowledge: Learn about the technologies that provide the foundation for data-centric organizations.
- Delve into data: Study and analyze data as it relates to threat and vulnerability management.
- Study networking: Study networking technology in local area networks, wide area networks, and wireless networks.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMIT 202)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 321)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 386)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 421)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you sharpen your cyber threat hunting skills by participating in team- and project-based experiences.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $324 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Cybersecurity Technology
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Program Highlights
- Design networks: Design, implement, and administer local-area and wide-area networks to satisfy organizational goals.Â
- Troubleshoot problems: Resolve IT system problems and meet the needs of end users by applying troubleshooting methodologies.Â
- Secure IT systems: Apply relevant policies and procedures to effectively secure and monitor IT systems.Â
- Communicate effectively: Communicate IT knowledge effectively using a wide range of presentation styles.Â
- Understand best practices: Meet organizational goals using effective workforce skills, best practices, and ethical principles.Â
- Prepare for certification: Take courses that can help prepare you for industry-specific certification exams.Â
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMIT 202)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 291)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 321)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 326)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 351)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 495)
- Three upper-level courses (9 credits) chosen from the following:
- Any upper-level CMIT courses
- (3 Credits, CCJS 321)
Career Preparation
This degree program is designed for mid-level professionals hoping to advance their careers in a high demand industry. A cybersecurity degree may help you qualify for cybersecurity jobs such as security engineer, systems administrator, solutions architect, Linux systems administrator, information security analyst, information systems manager, cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity engineer, and more.Â
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $324 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Computer Networking
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Perfect for those who want to work as network administrators for business, government, or nonprofit organizations, the undergraduate certificate program in computer networking at University of Maryland Global Campus can provide you with hands-on training in state-of-the-art computer technology. Learn about fundamental aspects of computer troubleshooting, networking, network security, interconnected Cisco devices, and Windows server installation and configuration. Plus, you'll get a chance to choose from upper-level courses so you can tailor your degree to your career goals. Courses in this program can help prepare you for the following industry certification exams: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+; and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Program Highlights
- Grasp the fundamentals: Review computer hardware and software, with emphasis on computing safety and environmental practices.
- Gain hands-on experience: Evaluate, install, configure, and maintain computer hardware components and operating systems.
- Improve your writing: Design, develop, and write effective technical documents.
- Install systems: Install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows Server operating systems, including domain and network services.
- Evaluate risk: Assess and mitigate risk, evaluate and select technologies, and apply network security safeguards.
- Resolve IT issues: Resolve IT system problems and meet the needs of users by applying troubleshooting methods.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CMIT 202)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 320)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 326)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 351)
- A 3-credit supporting elective chosen from any upper-level CMIT courses
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in network administration for corporate, government, or nonprofit organizations.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $324 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.