Certificate of Graduate Studies in Cybersecurity Policy
Robertson School of GovernmentThe Certificate in Cybersecurity Policy, presented from a Christian worldview, is offered online and on campus. You may earn a 12-credit certificate of graduate studies in a targeted discipline, either to expand your degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Through this program, you will learn the latest trends in cybersecurity policy making. You will also gain insight on economic threats to corporate and national institutions, including the legal and policy frontiers from traditional cyber defense to social media. You will learn to interpret the history of cybersecurity threats, predict emerging issues and recommend resolutions. To discuss this program with an admissions counselor by phone or in person in Virginia Beach, call 888.800.7735.
- Understand the political and legal climate of current cybersecurity policy making.
- Identify legal, ethical and economic threats to corporate and national security.
- Address and propose solutions to ethical situations related to cybersecurity affairs.
This certificate may help advance your career in cyber defense by equipping you as an expert in your field.
Online | On Campus
SESSION START:
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 12
APPROVED DEGREE PLAN: Click to download PDF
Click any section below for additional information or access your course schedule.
The Certificate of Graduate Studies offers an excellent opportunity for those not requiring a master's degree. This option is often used by those needing continuing education credits or for those who wish to complement their existing degree with additional training for career advancement. Upon completing the certificate, students have the option of applying to the master's program, and if accepted, all courses taken toward the certificate transfer in.
2019-2020 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
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Session |
Semester Check-In |
Session Start Date |
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Session A |
Friday, August 9 |
Monday, August 26 |
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Session M |
Friday, September 13 |
Monday, September 23 |
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Session B |
Friday, October 18 |
Monday, October 28 |
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Session C |
Friday, January 3 |
Monday, January 13 |
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Session T |
Friday, January 31 |
Monday, February 10 |
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Session D |
Friday, March 6 |
Monday, March 16 |
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Session E |
Friday, May 1 |
Monday, May 11 |
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Session F |
Friday, June 12 |
Monday, June 22 |
Application Process:
1. Complete Your Online Application
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.
2. Pay Your $25 Application Fee
Pay the $25 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
3. Provide Your Unofficial College Transcripts
We require an official transcript indicating successful completion of a bachelor's degree program. Regent has partnered with DocuSign to offer a secure, electronic way for your previous college transcripts to be delivered on your behalf when you submit your application for admission.
If you have an unofficial copy of your college transcripts, please email those to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: RSG Certificate Application Pieces.
If you are an international student, or you earned college credit at non-US institutions, please submit your transcripts for a third-party course-by-course evaluation. Learn more and find recommended agencies.
4. Complete an Admissions Questionnaire Regarding Your Professional Goals and Interests
5. International Applicants
Visit the International Students Admissions page for additional admission requirements and to determine if you qualify as an international student.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
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Certificate Program |
$675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $700 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
|
Certificate Program |
$675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $750 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $600 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
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Gabrielle Jackson, M.A., 2012
Robertson School of Government"My online degree allowed me to incorporate my academics with my profession making my graduate experience at Regent incredibly relevant."
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