The mission of the Computer Science Program is to offer undergraduate instruction in current computer science and information technology disciplines that will allow students to secure employment in a computing-related field or further their education through graduate programs.  The Cyber Security Certificate is designed for the professional who intends to fortify their cyber security skills.  The certificate consists of six hours of introductory computer science courses and eighteen hours of cyber security courses.

The Cyber Security Certificate is designed to meet shortages in the cyber security workforce.  Further support from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics in the table below indicates the projected growth for cyber security.  According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the job outlook for cyber security is up 33% over the next ten years, which could translate to as many as 59,100 new jobs.  Limestone University’s Cyber Security Certificate addresses this growing need for more skilled cyber security professionals.

Cyber Security
2023 Median Pay$120,360 per year/$57.87 per hour
Typical Entry-Level EducationBachelor's degree 
Work Experience in a Related OccupationLess than 5 years
On-the-job TrainingNone 
Number of Jobs, 2023180,700
Job Outlook, 2023-3333% (Much faster than average) 
Employment Change, 2023-3359,100

The Cyber Security Certificate is an online certificate, which may be completed in six months

Related Occupations

Private and public government agencies along with higher education institutions are demanding workers educated and trained in the cyber security field.  This certificate will prepare students for the rigors of such demands.  Furthermore, students are prepared to take one or more of the following certification exams:
•    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
•    Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
•    International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)
•    Security Professional (CIW)
•    CompTIA's Security

Fast Facts

  • Computer science careers are expected to grow substantially in the upcoming years.
  • Computer science-related career salaries are more than twice the national average.
  • Computer science jobs are in multiple industries.

Requirement Notes

The Computer Science Program accepts the following CompTIA Certification Equivalencies

  • CompTIA Tech+ CS105 - Introduction to Computer Science
  • CompTIA A+ CS201 - Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals
  • CompTIA Network+ CS208 - Communications and Network Security
  • CompTIA Security+ CS309 - Asset Security
  • CompTIA CySA+ CS307 - Security Operations and Investigations
  • CompTIA Server+ CS311 - Security and Risk Management
  • CompTIA CASP+ CS409 - Security Architecture and Assessment
  • CompTIA Project+ CS441 - Project Management

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