Cybersecurity Engineering

Cybersecurity Engineering

Degree Type

Bachelor of Science

About

Gain the skills to meet the demand for Cybersecurity professionals.

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering (CYSE) program provides knowledge and skills for the development of cyber resilient systems that include the protection of intended human users, hardware and accompanying computing devices, and the network that connects them (i.e. the internet). The program requires a proactive approach in engineering the design of systems, with cyber security incorporated from the beginning of system development. The program provides students with the currently rare combination of highly technical knowledge and skills, cybersecurity expertise, with a system engineering approach. Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering and engineering management that focuses on how to design and manage complex systems over their life cycles.

The CYSE program has a specific emphasis on securing Medical Cyber-Physical Systems (MCPS). Degree recipients will be postured to fill most cybersecurity titles, which are in desperate demand today and the foreseeable future. Graduates will be trained to work on emerging trends, designing, and developing comprehensive trustworthy architecture to accommodate MCPS, telecommunication and telemedicine devices.

The program will focus on the following eight University Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Quantitative Literacy
  • Information Literacy
  • Teamwork
  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Reflective Practice

What You'll Learn

Program Student Learning Objectives

Graduates earning the Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity Engineering at Coppin State University will be able to

  1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  2. design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
  3. design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs between realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
  4. function and contribute to multidisciplinary teams
  5. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  6. deliver professional and ethical responsibility
  7. communicate effectively
  8. demonstrate brought education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal context
  9. recognize the need for an ability to engage in lifelong learning
  10. exhibit knowledge of contemporary issues
  11. employ the techniques, skills, and modern engineering necessary for engineering practices

Technical Learning Outcomes

In relation to each of these four key areas, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate and apply knowledge in core technical areas.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of software and operating systems, hardware, telecommunications networks, and cryptography theory and operation.
  • Apply knowledge to the design, testing, exploitation, and security of devices, systems, and connecting networks.

  • Identify contemporary cybersecurity threats to cyber resilient systems.
  • Examine vulnerabilities in information technology, hardware systems, and software systems to gain experience in engineering cyber resilient systems to mitigate cybersecurity threats. Integrate relevant research findings to improve cybersecurity engineering practices.

  • Apply risk frameworks in the analysis of cybersecurity threats to system and mission design objectives.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative vulnerability, threat, and cybersecurity risk assessments to Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems, components, and processes.
  • Analyze cyber-physical systems and identify their interdependencies on each other. Conduct economic analyses in the development of cybersecurity engineering recommendations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory and standards landscape required to design, protect, and evaluate cyber resilient systems.
  • Apply engineering economic analysis in the assessment of costs/benefits of alternative cybersecurity engineering solutions.

  • Apply Cybersecurity Engineering principles in each phase of the systems development life cycle.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking in the application of cybersecurity engineering principles to identify, formulate, and engineer cybersecurity solutions.
  • Apply commonly used cybersecurity software and tools to identify and mitigate security risks in the systems development life cycle. Design, synthesize, and apply Cybersecurity Engineering solutions within an Enterprise Security Architecture.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Enterprise Security Architecture process.
  • Identify and evaluate cybersecurity engineering alternatives within the Enterprise Security Architecture.

Sample Degree Plan

This plan is to show the program plan for a degree in Cybersecurity Engineering. It is for example purposes only. Your academic journey may be slightly different from another student’s journey, so be sure to always communicate with your academic advisor before finalizing your course schedule.

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Course Credits name
MATH 131 3 College Algebra
ENGL 101 3 English Composition I
CYSE 101 3 Introduction to Engineering
HIST 205 (or HIST 201 or HIST 203) 3 African American History I
PHIL 102 3 Introduction to Logic

Spring Semester (17 credits)

course Credits name
MATH 132 4 Pre-Calculus
ENGL 102 3 English Composition II
CYSE 107 3 Introduction to Cyber Security Engineering
COSC 220 4 Computer Science I
HIST 202 (or 204, or 206 3 World History II

Fall Semester (17 credits)

Course   name
MATH 201 4 Calculus I
MATH 301 3 Linear Algebra
WLIT 207 (or any 200 level English) 3 World Literature
PHYS 303 3 Mech and Particle Dynamics
COSC 221 (or CYSE 221) 4 C and C++ Programming

Spring Semester (16 credits)

Course Credits name
PHYS 304 3 Heat, Electricity & Magnetism
ECON 103 3 Intro Bus & Ent
CYSE 391 3 Defensive Programming
SPCH 105 3 Speech Communication
MATH 202 4 Calculus II

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Course Credits name
CYSE 301 3 Digital Electronics
CYSE 386 3 Information Assurance
CYSE 393 3 Introduction to Network Security
CYSE 394 3 Network and Protocols
CYSE 491 3 Hacking of Unix Binaries

Spring Semester (15 credits)

course Credits name
CYSE 411 3 Secure Software Engineering
CYSE 424 3 Security Artificial Intelligence
CYSE 425 3 Secure RF Communication
CYSE 426 3 Secure Medical Info. Systems I
CYSE 495 3 MIS Digital Forensics

Fall Semester (14 credits)

Course Credits name
CYSE 428 3 Secure Medical Info. Systems II
COSC 310 3 Systems Programming
CYSE 459 2 Senior Advanced Design Project
PSYC 201 3 General Psychology
SOCI 201 3 Intro to Sociology

Spring Semester (13 credits)

Course Credits Name
CYSE 496 3 Engineering Senior Seminar
CYSE 497 3 CPS Medical Systems
CYSE 485 3 Security Tools for Information
HEED 101 (or HEED 102, 105, 110) 3 Health/Wellness
CYSE 450 1 Cyber Vulnerability Lab
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Cybersecurity Engineering is in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Education.

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Teacher Leadership

Teacher Leadership

Degree Type

Master of Education

About

Students are like stars; be the master teacher who helps them shine. 

Introduction

The Master of Education in Teacher Leadership program is designed for teachers with immersive theory-to-action experiences that are critical to making educational excellence inclusive. Integrating improvement sciences and connected learning approaches, participants will have opportunities to explore critical theories in culturally sustaining education, cultivate high-tech, high-touch, and high-impact practices, as well as demonstrate competency mastery that aims to simultaneously improve teaching effectiveness and student achievement.

Accreditation

The M.Ed. program and its courses are directly aligned to professional standards and COMAR requirements in Maryland. There is no specialized accreditation as the program does not lead to initial teacher licensure.

What You'll Learn

Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

  • Critical Theories and Practices for Inclusive Excellence. Participants are expected to demonstrate proficiencies in core theories and promising practices that are critical to supporting needs of diverse learners. The highly selective and research-based themes include: Culturally Responsive Practices, Social and Emotional Learning, Student Engagement, Critical Thinking, Transformational Technology, Competency-Based Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Problem Solving, and National Board Certification Core Propositions (SLO 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5).
  • Immersive Theory-to-Action Experiences. Participants are expected to demonstrate competencies in real-world and field-based educational settings on each of the identified specialization themes (ISLO 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5).
  • Inquiry-Based Action Research. Participants are expected to demonstrate competencies in conducting two full cycles of action research aiming to improve teaching effectiveness and student achievement (ISLO 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5).
  • Pathways for Career Advancement. Participants are expected to demonstrate competencies in the five Core Propositions as required for National Board Certification (NBC). NBC has been highlighted as a key State strategy of ensuring teacher quality (MCIEE, 2019) with both financial incentives and professional prestige (ISLO 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5).
     

Program Requirements

  • Ten (10) required courses with a total of 30 graduate credits; students have the option to take two (2) additional courses with specialized themes in mathematical problem solving and computational thinking.
  • Online program delivery with mandatory field-based experiences and competency-based assessment in each of the required courses.
  • Entrance requirements as set forth by the School of Graduate Studies at CSU. Completion of a teacher preparation program and earned certification (licensure) are required prior to entrance to the M.Ed. program.
  • No pre-requisites.
  • Minimum Program Requirements: 30 credit hours

Education Foundation and Specialization Courses (30 Credits)

CoursecreditsName
EDUL 6013Foundation in Culturally Responsive Practices
EDUL 6023Theories and Practices in Social and Emotional Learning
EDUL 6033Teacher Leadership in Student Engagement
EDUL 6043Teacher Leadership in Critical Thinking
EDUL 6053Theories and Practices in Transformational Technology
EDUL 6063Theories and Practices in Competency-Based Learning
EDUL 6093Theories and Practices in Teacher Leadership Core Propositions I
EDUL 6103Theories and Practices in Teacher Leadership Core Propositions II
EDUL 6113Teacher Leadership Capstone in Action Research I
EDUL 6123Teacher Leadership Capstone in Action Research II

Course Descriptions

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience in Culturally Responsive Practices (CRP). Integrating evidence-based practices and high- impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate principles and strategies of CRP; (2) audit CRP in their own classrooms; (3) design and deliver a CRP instructional unit in an educational setting; and (4) conduct a professional development session on lessons learned and potential impact of CRP.

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Integrating evidence-based practices and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) define and identify SEL competencies and skills; (2) observe and evaluate the impact of SEL in a classroom setting; (3) design, deliver, and reflect on a learning unit that incorporates SEL competencies and skills; and (4) plan and deliver a professional development presentation centered on SEL integration in the classroom.

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience in increasing academic engagement. Integrating evidence-based practices and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate how behavior influences classroom instruction and interactions; (2) observe and evaluate the impact of behavior on academic engagement in a classroom setting; and (3) design, deliver, and reflect on a learning activity and evaluate the potential impact of academic engagement on student learning.

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience that build students’ critical thinking (CT) and problem-solving skills. Integrating evidence-based practices and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate CT principles and strategies; (2) audit CT skills and strategies in an educational setting; (3) design, deliver, and reflect on an instructional unit that incorporates CT principles and strategies, and (4) plan and deliver professional development centered around critical thinking.

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience in increasing access and engagement through educational technology. Integrating evidence- based practices and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate principles and strategies of transformational technology; (2) audit digital experiences in classrooms; (3) design and deliver a technology integrated instructional unit in an educational setting; and (4) conduct a professional development session on lessons learned and potential impact of educational technology.

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience in Competency-Based Education (CBE). Integrating evidence-based practices and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate CBE theories and strategies; (2) audit CBE practices in a classroom setting; and (3) design, deliver, and reflect on a learning activity and evaluate the potential impact of CBE on student learning.

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience of the five Core Propositions required for National Board Certification (NBC) (Part I). Integrating evidence-based practices and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate principles and evidence requirements of Core Propositions I-III; (2) audit Core Propositions I-III practices in educational settings; and (3) document and reflect on Core Propositions practices and outcomes in their own classrooms.

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience of the five Core Propositions required for National Board Certification (NBC) (Part II). Integrating evidence-based practices and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate principles and evidence requirements of Core Propositions IV-V; (2) audit Core Propositions IV-V practices in educational settings; and (3) document and reflect on Core Propositions practices and outcomes in their own classrooms.

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience in action research (Part I). Integrating inquiry-based research and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate principles and evidence requirements for action research; (2) audit action research practices in educational settings; and (3) design, implement, and synthesize action research outcomes in their own classrooms and evaluate potential implications for educational improvement.

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience in action research (Part II). Integrating inquiry-based research and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate principles and evidence requirements for action research; (2) audit action research practices in educational settings; and (3) design, implement, and synthesize action research outcomes in their own classrooms and evaluate potential implications for educational improvement.

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Office of Field Services and Professional Development Schools

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Field Experiences

Field experiences are integral in providing real-life, direct application of the theories and processes shared by university faculty in university classrooms. Most education courses require field-based experiences, which are completed in the education setting most appropriate for the major. The field-based experiences are completed at a professional development school (PDS), a partner site in the PDS network, or at a licensed childcare facility. The initial certification teacher preparation programs at Coppin State University offer sequenced field-based experiences designed to provide diverse experiential learning experiences for prospective teachers.

Courses that require field experiences are categorized in 4 phases:

Early field Experience Phase I: Observation 16 hours/course At a PDS or partner site
  Phase IIA: Observation, Participation, & Reflection min. 24 hours/course At a PDS or partner site
Pre-Extensive Internship Phase IIB 20 days At a PDS site
Extensive Internship Phase III 80 days At a PDS site

Field Experience Hour Requirement 

Field-Experience Hours Required Range of Hours to be Completed
If taking 2 courses requiring 16 hours for each Complete a minimum of 22-32 hours (at instructor discretion)
If taking 2 courses requiring 16 hours for each and 1 course requiring 24 hours Complete a minimum of 40-56 hours (at instructor discretion)
If taking 1 course requiring 16 hours and 2 courses requiring 24 hours for each Complete a minimum of 48-64 hours (at instructor discretion)
If taking 2 courses requiring 24 hours for each Complete a minimum of 40-48 hours (at instructor discretion)
If taking 3 courses requiring 24 hours for each Complete a minimum of 52-72 hours (at instructor discretion)

Courses 

Phase I Phase IIA Phase IIB Phase III
EDUC 202 SPED 201

ECED Majors

EDUC 300, ECED 301, ECED 329, EDUC 408, REED 401

ECED Majors

ECED 330, ECED 331, ECED 333, ECED 337, ECED 338

ECED Majors

ECED 411, ECED 412

 

ELED Majors

EDUC 300, ELED 301, EDUC 408, REED 401

ELED Majors

ELED 302, ELED 303, ELED 304, ELED 305, ELED 306, ELED 307

ELED Majors

ELED 412, ELED 413

 

SPED Majors

SPED 203, SPED 302, SPED 303, SPED 401, SPED 402, SPED 403 EDUC 300, REED 401

SPED Majors

SPED 301, SPED 304, SPED 305, SPED 306

SPED Majors

SPED 404, SPED 405

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