Cyberspecialist Graduate Certificate
This certificate allows individuals with a technical background to expand their cybersecurity skillset with technical coursework in the program. Applicants must hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university in order to be eligible for Graduate Certificate Admission.
Format
Fully online
Schedule
Asynchronous online
Credits Required
9
Time Commitment
1 - 2 years
Cost
Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026
$1,176/credit
Fees
2025-2026 Academic Year
$145/semester
Ways to Save
15% discount for first responders, active duty military, or veterans
Apply By
Fall: March 1 (Priority), April 1 (Regular), August 15 (Final)
Spring: November 1 (Priority), December 15 (Regular), January 6 (Final)
Summer: March 1 (Priority), April 1 (Regular), April 15 (Final)
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The Cyberspecialist certificate program is taught fully online and can be stacked with our Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics certificates, along with a thesis project, to earn the M.S. in Cybersecurity
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Cyberspecialist Graduate Certificate program, applicants must hold an earned Bachelor鈥檚 Degree from an accredited college or university.
To apply, submit the following:
- Completed application form and $50 application fee. An application fee is not required for 旺旺资源 students.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. The Office of Graduate Admission will obtain transcripts on behalf of 旺旺资源 students.
- Letter of Intent (two double-spaced pages maximum) describing your interest in the program, relevant past experiences, and career goals.
- If your first language is not English, an official report of TOEFL or IELTS results
The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is not required for admission. Applicants with an overall GPA below 3.0 are strongly encouraged to take either the GRE or MAT.International applicants should also read additional requirements for non-U.S. residents.
Each application will be reviewed using a portfolio approach - all parts of the application will be considered, inclusive of grades and trend of grades, letters of recommendation, the letter of intent, and other information that candidates for admission may wish to submit.
Where appropriate, documents should be submitted via email to gradadmit@rwu.edu. Any official documents that must be mailed (i.e. transcripts) should be sent directly to:
Office of Graduate Admission
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809
Have questions about the application process? Visit the from the Office of Graduate Admission.