Computer Security and Information Assurance Graduate Certificate

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Instructions for online application The Department of Computer Science (CS) in The George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) offers a graduate certificate program in Computer Security and Information Assurance. The objective of this certificate program is to provide a coordinated four-course sequence in computer security and information assurance that emphasizes concepts in Computer Security augmented with current industry standard techniques and challenges. It provides an alternative to the full M.S. program for practicing computer scientists and other information technology personnel who wish to extend their education beyond the B.S. level, and to those who wish to acquire up-to-date knowledge in the burgeoning field of computer and network security.

View a photo of the recent Computer Security and Information Assurance Graduate Certificate Cohort number 7.

Above: the graduation celebration with Prof. Michael Caloyannides, Prof. James Hahn, and Dean Tim Tong.

Accelerated Program

A CSIA certificate can be earned in as little as 22 weeks through the accelerated cohort option. It can also be earned through regular open enrollment classes taken during the regular fall, spring and summer semesters.

• Accelerated Program at the GWU Virginia Campus. Next program starts Spring 2006. 

Conventional Program

The CSIA certificate can also be earned by completing four courses in the program, each with a minimum grade of a B, during the regular academic semesters, as described in the Certificate Requirements.

Note: Not all courses are available each semester. Please note that continuous enrollment in the fall and spring semesters must be maintained.  If you are not able to register for an appropriate course in fall or spring, you must register for a leave of absence in that semester.  Please see the Department of Computer Science about registration for a leave.