Overview

Key facts

The facility includes a Network Security Lab, accommodating training in data, network and cyber security intrusion detection, prevention and tracing, and a Data Recovery Lab that will provide training in the identification, recovery, and preservation of data for legal purposes.

Learning outcomes

This degree is accessible to students who have completed undergraduate Computer Science or Criminal Justice majors or minors and to those with baccalaureate degrees in technical fields with the equivalent of a Computer Science or Criminal Justice minor in formal coursework or professional experience. Applicants who do not possess the appropriate academic, technical or experiential backgrounds may be required to take stem work courses.

In particular, graduates from the Digital Forensics program will be able to effectively plan, establish, and administer security and information assurance systems in commercial settings and law enforcement. This program utilizes state-of-the-art facilities, like Sam Houston State University's Center of Excellence in Digital Forensics. The facility includes a Network Security Lab, accommodating training in data, network and cyber security intrusion detection, prevention and tracing, and a Data Recovery Lab that will provide training in the identification, recovery, and preservation of data for legal purposes.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Digital Security

Network Cyber Security

Digital Forensics Investigation

File Systems Forensics

Cyber Law

Directed Management and Development Project

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 266 other Masters in Cyber Security in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application
Application fee
Official transcript(s) of all previous college work
Up-to-date Resume
Official GRE scores
Two letters of recommendation that address the applicant's qualification for graduate study

Tuition Fee

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International

12798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12798 USD per year
National

12798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12798 USD per year
In-State

7085 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7085 USD per year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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