Cybersecurity

The M.A. and M.S. Cybersecurity programs are taught fully online.

FORTUNE 罗杰·威廉姆斯的网络安全硕士课程被评为“2023年最佳网络安全硕士学位”."
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Roger Williams University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) 被美国国家安全局认定为网络安全教育的领导者.   

国家安全局享有盛誉的称号认可了RWU在网络安全和网络防御方面的卓越承诺，以及培养高技能网络安全专业人才的能力. 截至2028学年，罗杰威廉姆斯大学已获得国家网络安全教育学术认证. 
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M.A. in Cybersecurity

30学分的网络安全硕士课程专为希望将网络安全核心概念添加到特定学科或行业技能组合的学生而设计. As cybersecurity threats continue to rise, 组织将需要熟练的员工，他们了解业务和基础设施面临的威胁，并能有效地制定策略来减轻风险. Students in the program will understand the legal, managerial, 以及网络安全工作的政策影响，并在完成该计划之前进行研究. 毕业生将有足够的准备，以追求N+和S+认证，并参加考试，成为注册信息系统安全专家(CISSP)。.

M.S. in Cybersecurity

The M.S. 网络安全工作为学生提供网络安全技术和实践的全面基础. 该计划侧重于希望记录自己技能的职业专业人士的发展, develop their skills in this arena, or improve on their security skill set related to technology. 理想的候选人有一些技术背景，或者愿意在开始项目之前继续学习以发展他们的技术背景. 该计划是围绕行业认证和标准设计的，并提供了一个多样化的背景，导致入门级职业(对于那些从其他领域过渡的人)和职业发展(对于那些有技术背景的人)。. 该课程使用虚拟环境进行在线教学，以支持操作系统的模拟和分析. Theory and practice are both considered critical components of the program. 学生必须完成一个有限的现场预科项目和一篇展示研究能力的论文.

The M.S. Cybersecurity program was created in partnership with industry professionals and is taught fully online using virtual environments to simulate the operating systems that you’ll monitor on the job.

Students should submit an application to the University which includes copies of transcripts (which include: clear indication of the receipt of an undergraduate degree; indication of completion of 2 computer programming courses and two networking courses within the last 10 years or a plan to complete these courses as a deficiency; and a copy of a local BCI (or equivalent document; BCI documents can normally be obtained from a local police agency or other State of Federal institution, assistance from RWU may be obtained for this portion of the application if necessary).

Master of Arts in Cybersecurity/ Juris Doctorate Dual Degree Program

Offered with the RWU School of Law.

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利用罗杰威廉姆斯大学司法研究学院和法学院的优势, RWU offers a concentrated joint degree program for students interested in cybersecurity. 双学位课程允许被录取的学生完成网络安全文学硕士(MACyber)和法学博士(J.D.) in an accelerated period of study. 司法学院和法学院各接受对方12个学分的转学, allowing students to save money and reduce the overall time needed to complete both degrees.

有兴趣完成双学位课程的学生必须完成以下流程才能被考虑为M.A. Cybersecurity/J.D. dual degree program:

1. Apply to and be accepted to the J.D. program in the School of Law and adhere to the J.D. application instructions and requirements including application and testing deadlines.
2. After starting your studies in the J.D. program, complete the graduate application to be considered for the Cybersecurity program as a dual degree student. You should indicate the Cybersecurity/J.D. dual degree program as your intended program on the Graduate Application.
3. 如果你被网络安全项目录取，你可以开始你的网络安全课程 only after completing your first year of J.D. studies. If you begin Cybersecurity coursework prior to starting the J.D. 项目，你可能没有资格享受双学位共享课程的好处. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at 401-254-6200 or gradadmit@988937.com with questions.

Graduate Cybersecurity Certificate

该证书允许个人有机会在没有技术要求承诺的情况下探索网络安全.

申请人必须持有地区认可的学院或大学的学士学位，才有资格获得研究生证书网赌的十大网站.

Other admission requirements are:

1. Application Form
2. Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate work
3. Letter of Intent