Undergraduate Majors

With more than 40 majors to choose from, our curriculum offers you unparalleled opportunity to pick your path and find the right fit for you, whether you’re interested in Natural Sciences and Mathematics or Social Sciences, or Humanities like History and English are more your style. 

Many of our majors also offer opportunities for internships and co-ops both locally and nationally, study abroad and service learning, where you make real-world impact on your community.

If you’re not sure which major is right for you, you’re not alone. Many incoming students aren’t sure with path is the right one—which may be why many of our first-year students choose our Exploratory Studies Program. Through Exploratory Studies, you’ll learn more about what each major has to offer, and whether it’s right for you. 

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Why study Foundations of Cybersecurity?

The foundations of cybersecurity certificate program is an interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate program provided by the School of Criminal Justice, Department of Information Technology, and the Department of Political Science that empowers students from multiple disciplines to define and understand the behavioral, technical, and policy challenges of securing cyberspace and digital life. This program is designed to address the growing needs by companies, governments and organizations of professionals of managing the challenges of security in the cyberspace.

Success factors vary and can be customized to students’ individual skills and interests.The primary factor is to ensure graduating students are cybersecurity literate and meet work force expectations in this field. Students specializing in information technologies can develop a variety of skills needed by public and private entities to analyze cyberspace security problems and develop response strategies. Students interested in research careers with think-tanks, or applying to graduate programs, can focus on research and writing on cyberspace security issues. For those who are interested in policy, law enforcement, and governmental services, the certificate will provide introduction to core technical skills combined with the analytical context of behavioral and policy studies related to cybersecurity.

Career Possibilities

Graduates of this program will be prepared for the careers listed below. All opportunities may not be listed. 

Admission Requirements

Students admitted to this certificate must be in good academic standing and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from all colleges attended.

International Student Requirements

Admission for this certificate program is limited to those that are currently in the United States, as this program is not available to pursue on a full time basis.  No visas can be provided for this educational opportunity.  The UC Admissions website provides information for international applicants.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete all course requirements with at least a GPA of 2.0 and must complete the certificate within a maximum of 2 years from the enrollment date.

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Quick Facts

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Full-Time Program Duration

1.0 Years

Location

West Campus

Interest Areas:

Computers & Technology

Politics, Law & Social Justice

Contact

PO BOX 210014
Cincinnati, OH 45221
Phone: 513-556-2336
CECH Student Services Center
cechssc@ucmail.uc.edu