Fall 2024 Information Sessions:
Come and meet our faculty and advisors to learn more about the major.
- Monday, October 7: 12:30-1:30pm Gambrell 251
- Monday, October 14: 1:30-2:30pm Gambrell 251
- Monday, October 21: 3:00-4:00pm Global Scholars Living/Learning Community in South Quad
For more information, please email Dr. Austin Crane (undergraduate studies director) or Alan Marsee (academic advisor).
Computer security is an international challenge affecting everything from social media
to the democratic process of voting. Defending against cybersecurity threats requires
a holistic approach, and a growing number of jobs require skills in identifying cybersecurity
issues and developing responses that are sensitive to cultural, institutional and
ethical issues.
A degree in Cyber Policy & Ethics prepares you for a career defending the security of personal privacy, government and military operations, and corporate data, with a well-rounded education that champions critical thinking and problem solving.
The Cyber Policy & Ethics degree has shown me the need for cyber diplomats and generalists who can bridge technical and leadership roles. My coursework has given me the skills to become a leader in this evolving field.
Examples of courses in the Cyber Policy & Ethics degree
See the undergraduate bulletin for a full list of courses.
- Information Security Principles
- Applied Linear Algebra
- Discrete Structures
- Big Data Analytics
- Applied Multivariate Statistics/Data Mining
- Math Foundations of Machine Learning & Data Science
- Math Foundations of Network Science
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Ethics
- Politics and Ethics
- Behavioral and Mental Disorders
- Survey of Social Psychology
- Survey of Personality
- Psychology of cybersecurity
- International Relations
- National Security Policies of the United States
- Theories of War in International Relations
- International Law
- Law and Contemporary International Problems
- Economic Aspects of International Politics
- Globalization and Security
- Constitutional Law
- Constitutional Law
- Political Geography
- Interpretation of Aerial Photographs
- Geographic Information Systems
- Principles of Remote Sensing
- Advanced GIS
- Criminal Justice Intelligence
- Homeland Security and Terrorism
- Information-Based Management in Criminal Justice
- Law and Criminal Justice Policy
- Computer Applications in Criminal Justice
- Evolution of Warfare
- American Military Experience
How is this different from cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity emphasizes technical training in engineering and computer science for the purpose of building and maintaining secure cyber infrastructure. Cyber Policy & Ethics emphases the operational and policy issues related to cybersecurity.
As a result, Cyber Policy & Ethics places emphasis on the human intelligence aspects of network security that requires knowledge in human factors, human behavior and the cultural influence of these.
In contrast to degrees that are predominantly engineering or computer science, Cyber Policy & Ethics draws from technical expertise in the arts and sciences to train students to understand how language and cultural differences affect the way people process cyber information and interact with technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We encourage internship opportunities and can consider them for course credit towards your degree.
Yes. We encourage study abroad opportunities and will make sure you take courses that can count towards your degree.
Yes. Many students choose to double major. Your advisor will work closely with you to ensure you meet all requirements and proper courses are taken.
Yes. While it is your choice as to whether you choose to minor, double major or complete a cognate, there are some minors that fit nicely with this degree and enhance your academic experience. We recommend you consider the following:
- Information Technology
- A foreign language minor
We encourage you to look at Russian, Chinese, Arabic and Portuguese.
Yes. These courses typically fulfill many of the university requirements.
More jobs in cyber
Recent computer hacks have shut down a gas pipeline, slowed the meatpacking industry and exposed government secrets. According to CNN Business, the world has millions of job openings for cyber security professionals.
A degree in Cyber Policy & Ethics prepares you to bring a holistic approach to securing networks, data and people.
Some job options include:
- Security analyst
- Intelligence analyst
- Cyber consultant
- Cyber legal professional
- Military careers