Regent University / M.S. in Cybersecurity

M.S. in Cybersecurity

College of Arts & Sciences

Delivery Format: Online

Total Credit Hours Required: 30

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The Master of Science in Cybersecurity, offered online, will equip you to develop, implement and maintain an effective cyber defense strategy for your organization. As a leader in this growing field, Regent has access to some of the best training resources for your online cybersecurity degree. Our master’s in cybersecurity will develop your expertise in network security, systems security, identity management, network defense, information assurance compliance, strategic planning, organizational leadership, disaster recovery, business continuation and cybersecurity ethics. Taught from a Christian worldview, students with strong analytical and ethical aptitudes, and transitioning military members with high levels of security clearance are ideal candidates for this degree.

Analyze cybersecurity threats, trends and strategies on a national security level.
Evaluate computer networks and systems in cybersecurity and apply ethical hacking techniques to test potential threats.
Build organizational and technological structures to protect digital assets.
Develop information technology disaster recovery plans (IT DRP) in conjunction with business continuation plans.

Career Opportunities:

Network or Systems Administration
Digital Forensics Engineering
Digital Security Project Management
Information Technology & Assurance
Computer Programming
Cyber Risk & Strategy Analysis
Cyber Intelligence

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Code

Name

Credits

Code: CYBR 610

Name: Cybersecurity Ethics

Credits: 3

Ethical principles, issues and responsibilities associated with information systems security, cyber warfare and ethical hacking.

Code: CYBR 630

Name: Information Systems Security & Assurance

Credits: 3

Development of information systems security and assurance frameworks, policies, roles, responsibilities, practices and procedures. Prerequisite: CYBR 610.

Code: CYBR 635

Name: Internet & Network Security

Credits: 3

Investigation of Internet and network architectures and procedures for preventing and addressing security vulnerabilities, threats and attacks. Prerequisite: CYBR 610.

Code: CYBR 640

Name: Digital Systems Design & Forensics

Credits: 3

Techniques of systems design and analysis and best practices in digital forensics. Prerequisite: CYBR 610.

Code: CYBR 645

Name: Information Security Management

Credits: 3

Examination of information security management issues for government, corporations and other organizations. Prerequisite: CYBR 610.

Code: CYBR 650

Name: Business Continuation & Disaster Recovery

Credits: 3

Development of business continuation and disaster recovery strategies and plans. Prerequisite: CYBR 610.

Code: CYBR 660

Name: Cybersecurity Compliance

Credits: 3

Essential principles for network security and risk management. Prepares students for relevant industry certification. Prerequisite: Must be taken as the final course in the program.

Cybersecurity Admissions Criteria

When applying to one of our Master of Science programs, the admissions committee will review your application materials for an admissions decision. Criteria reviewed by the admissions committee include:

Academic achievement
Vision clarity and alignment with program outcomes
Background in cybersecurity, computer science or systems technology
Organizational leadership experience
Degree conferred transcript (Bachelor’s 2.5 or higher GPA)

M.S. Degree Requirements for Admission

Prerequisites:

Master's applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a credential evaluating agency.

All application materials must be received by the deadline for the semester to which you are applying. Once you have fulfilled your application requirements, you may be contacted for an admissions interview, which is by invitation only.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Complete Your Online Application

Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

2. Provide Your Official 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.

Though not required, please note any certifications you may have in cybersecurity.

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.

3. Write Your Admissions Essay

Topic: In 500-1,000 words share with us the importance of having Christian leaders in Cybersecurity in our world.

Your admissions essay should be emailed directly to the Admissions Office at apply@regent.edu using the subject line: CAS Masters Application Pieces.

4. International Applicants

Submit your official transcripts to a third party evaluation agency for course-by-course evaluation (only the evaluation is required, do not send official international transcripts directly to Regent University). Submit English Language Proficiency requirements. Visit the International Student Admissions page for details and a list of transcript evaluation agencies.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition for the 2018-2019 academic year is:

Degree Level / Program	Cost Per Credit Hour
M.S. in Cybersecurity	$650 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state)

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$550

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

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ANIM 103	Introduction to Digital Art	$200
ANIM 112	Fundamentals of 2-D Computer Based Animation	$200
ANIM 115	Compositing and Sound for Animators	$200
ANIM 203	3-D Animation	$200
ANIM 210	Writing for Animation	$70
ANIM 213	Character Design, Rigging, and Animation	$200
ANIM 218	Advanced 2-D Computer Animation Techniques	$200
ANIM 222	The Art of the Storyboard	$200
ANIM 310	Business Planning for Media	$70
ANIM 314	Advanced 3-D Animation Techniques	$200
ANIM 340	History of Animation	$70
ANIM 400	Portfolio Preparation	$200
ANIM 413	Motion Graphics for Film & Television	$200
ANIM 415	Animation in 3-D (3 cr.)	$200
ANIM 450	Digital Special Effects for Film and Television	$220
ANIM 480	Production Practum (1-3)	$70-200
ANIM 489	Animation Workshop	$70-200
ANIM 490	Independent Study	$70-200
ANIM 495	Internship	$70
ANIM 496	Culminating Project	$200
ARTA 120	Introduction to Drawing	$200
ARTA 121	2-D Design Methods	$200
ARTA 201	Comp Anatomy & Figure Drawing	$200
ARTA 312	3-D Design Methods	$200
ARTA 320	Introduction to Painting	$200
ARTA 401	Advanced Drawing	$200
BIOL 101	Introduction to Biology with lab	$70
BIOL 121	General Biology I	$70
BIOL 122	General Biology II	$70
BIOL 201	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	$70
BIOL 202	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	$70
BIOL 215	Introduction to Microbiology	$70
BIOL 321	General Microbiology	$200
BIOL 421	Immunology	$200
CHEM 101	Introduction to Chemistry	$70
CHEM 121	General Chemistry 1	$70
CHEM 122	General Chemistry II	$70
CHEM 221	Organic Chemistry I	$70
CHEM 222	Organic Chemistry II	$70
CHEM 421	Biochemistry	$200
COMM 495	Internship	$70
CSCI 210	Computer Architecture	$70
CSCI 220	Operating Systems	$70
CSCI 221	Intro to Computer Science	$70
CSCI 233	Ethics for Computer Science	$70
CSCI 310	Software Engineering	$70
CSCI 315	Data Structure & Algorithims	$70
CSCI 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
CSCI 320	Parallel & Distributive Prog	$70
CSCI 430	Mobile and Smart Computing	$70
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CTVU 102	Cinema-Television Equipment Workshop	$200
CTVU 105	Survey of Film and Television	$70
CTVU 229	Fundamentals of Cinema Production	$200
CTVU 250	Fundamentals of Broadcast Television (3)	$200
CTVU 256	Fundamentals of Post-Production (3)	$200
CTVU 310	Screenwriting	$70
CTVU 330	Producing and Directing Broadcast Television (3)	$200
CTVU 345	Lighting Aesthetics and Design for Cinema-Television (3)	$200
CTVU 346	Camera Operations/Film & Video	$200
CTVU 350	Broadcast Television Field Production (3)	$200
CTVU 352	Broadcast TV Tech Production	$200
CTVU 380	Broadcast TV Prod Practicum	$200
CTVU 427	Film Producing	$200
CTVU 458	Sound Design	$200
CTVU 460	Directing	$200
CTVU 470	Editing	$200
CTVU 475	Special Topics	$200
CTVU 480	Production Practicum	$70
CTVU 495	Internship	$70
CTVU 496	Senior Project (3)	$200
ENGL 501	Tutoring Writing	$395
HIST 205	Western Civilization I	$50
ISYS 315	Data Structures and Algorithms	$70
ISYS 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
MUSI 220	Fundamentals of Music Theory (3cr.)	$70
MUSI 301	Music History 1 (3 cr.)	$70
MUSI 348	Ensemble Performance (1 cr.)	$70
MUSI 349	Voice Lessons (1 cr.)	$70
PARA 220	Legal Research & Writing	$200
PHYS 221	General Physics I	$70
PHYS 222	General Physics II	$200
THEU 101	Introduction to Theatre	$70
THEU 105	Stagecraft (3)	$200
THEU 132	Basic Acting 1 (3)	$200
THEU 181	Practicum in Theatre Production (1)*	$70
THEU 221	Movement for the Stage (3)	$200
THEU 227	Makeup for the Theatre (3)	$200
THEU 232	Basic Acting 2 (3)	$200
THEU 234	Voice/Diction for Stage 1	$200
THEU 251	Improvisation (3)	$200
THEU 305	Advanced Stagecraft	$200
THEU 310	Playwriting	$70
THEU 312	Stage Combat (3)	$200
THEU 314	Play Analysis	$70
THEU 320	Auditioning and the Business of Theatre	$70
THEU 321	Costume Design (3)	$200
THEU 322	Fundamentals of Directing	$200
THEU 323	Scenic & Lighting (3)	$200
THEU 324	Stage Management	$70
THEU 330	Screen Acting I	$200
THEU 337	Voice/Diction for Stage 2	$200
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THEU 402	Modern Drama	$70
THEU 405	Theatre History 1	$70
THEU 406	Theatre History 2	$70
THEU 420	Performance Studio	$200
THEU 430	Screen Acting 2	$200
THEU 437	Voice and Movement Integration	$200
THEU 490	Independent Study	$70-200
THEU 495	Theatre Internship	$70
THEU 496	Portfolio Development	$70
UED 480A	Practicum I	$70
UED 480B	Practicum II	$70
UED 495	Field Experience/Student Teach	$200
UED 495	Internship	$70
UED 496	Field Experience E-Portfolio	$200

COSM 610	Philosophy of Science	$550 per credit hour
COSM 615	Foundations of Scientific	$550 per credit hour
COSM 627	Found of Cosmogony: Physics & Astro	$550 per credit hour
COSM 632	Origins of the Cosmos	$550 per credit hour
CSCI 210	Computer Architecture	$70
CSCI 220	Operating Systems	$70
CSCI 221	Intro to Computer Science	$70
CSCI 233	Ethics for Computer Science	$70
CSCI 310	Software Engineering	$70
CSCI 315	Data Structure & Algorithims	$70
CSCI 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
CSCI 320	Parallel & Distributive Prog	$70
CSCI 430	Mobile and Smart Computing	$70
CYBR 610	Cybersecurity Ethics	$650 per credit hour
CYBR 630	630 Info Systems Security & Assurance	$70 FLAT and 650.00 per credit hour
ISYS 315	Data Structures and Algorithms	$70
ISYS 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
PARA 220	Legal Research & Writing	$200
UNIV 500	Foundations/Grad Success	$500

M.S. in Cybersecurity

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Code

Name

Credits

Code: CYBR 610

Name: Cybersecurity Ethics

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 630

Name: Information Systems Security & Assurance

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 635

Name: Internet & Network Security

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 640

Name: Digital Systems Design & Forensics

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 645

Name: Information Security Management

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 650

Name: Business Continuation & Disaster Recovery

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 660

Name: Cybersecurity Compliance

Credits: 3

Cybersecurity Admissions Criteria

M.S. Degree Requirements for Admission

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Success Stories

Ben Kay B.A. Class of 2013

Debbie Holloway B.A. in English Class of 2012

Stryker Watts Class of 2013

Taniki Richard B.S. Class of 2015

Scott Berry Class of 2009

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Code

Name

Credits

Code: CYBR 610 Name: Cybersecurity Ethics Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 630 Name: Information Systems Security & Assurance Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 635 Name: Internet & Network Security Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 640 Name: Digital Systems Design & Forensics Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 645 Name: Information Security Management Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 650 Name: Business Continuation & Disaster Recovery Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 660 Name: Cybersecurity Compliance Credits: 3

Cybersecurity Admissions Criteria

M.S. Degree Requirements for Admission

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Success Stories

Ben Kay B.A. Class of 2013

Debbie Holloway B.A. in English Class of 2012

Stryker Watts Class of 2013

Taniki Richard B.S. Class of 2015

Scott Berry Class of 2009

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Code: CYBR 610

Name: Cybersecurity Ethics

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 630

Name: Information Systems Security & Assurance

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 635

Name: Internet & Network Security

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 640

Name: Digital Systems Design & Forensics

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 645

Name: Information Security Management

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 650

Name: Business Continuation & Disaster Recovery

Credits: 3

Code: CYBR 660

Name: Cybersecurity Compliance

Credits: 3