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Admission requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Computer and Network Security are as follows:

• Online Application
• Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in Networking, Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology (IT) with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
        OR
  completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and significant work experience in networking, and/or computer security
• A two to three page letter of interest indicating work experience, educational background and any certifications in computer, information and network security.

Note: Students participating in the Graduate Certificate in Computer and Network Security program will be required to sign a Commitment to ethical practice and academic honesty for each CNS course in which they are enrolled.  There will be a zero tolerance for violation of the Commitment.

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Information Technology professionals who can anticipate and effectively prevent hacking, unauthorized access, data interference and electronic fraud are in high demand. Graduates of the CNS Certificate program will gain a competitive edge for positions in information assurance (IA) with the U.S. government, military, universities, health care facilities, and large and small businesses, to name just a few entities whose computers carry confidential information. Your expertise in Computer and Network Security will make a critical difference not only to an employer but will help guarantee greater security for others and add an invaluable dimension to your IT career.

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