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dents will participate in MC² research, which will help pre- pare them for employment. Graduate and undergraduate programs that emphasize unique, hands-on experience in cyber security systems will augment current courses.


 University of Mary- land, University College


 University of Pittsburgh


To protect


the global cyberspace commu- nity, the


The online cyber security programs at UMUC are an expansion of successful infor- mation assurance programs. Earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in cyber security, a master’s degree in cyber se- curity policy, or one of three new graduate certificates completely online, while keeping your current job. A cyber security educa-


tion offers advanced training through courses in informa- tion assurance, network se- curity, and much more. Best of all, you’ll be ready for one of an estimated 30,000 cyber security jobs coming to the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area. Career paths include chief security officers, cyber security analysts, digital forensics experts and many more.


Graduate certificates in foundations of cyber security, cyber security policy and cy- ber security technology have been added for 2011. Scholar- ships, loans and an interest- free monthly payment plan are all available.


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National Science Founda- tion wants to ensure that the pool of qualified information assurance (IA) profession- als is adequate. To that end, the NSF funded a $1 million scholarship program for the Security Assured Information Systems track of study at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Information Sci- ences in 2006. Over a period of four years, the scholarship program will support three cohorts of four SIS graduate students in their pursuit of graduate degrees, either in in- formation science or telecom- munications and networking with the SAIS track option. Pitt has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.


 University of Texas, El Paso


to help prepare students for potential roles in govern- ment or private industry by providing an overview of the intelligence community and its relationship to world af- fairs and U.S. foreign policy objectives.


The Master of Science in Intelligence and National Security Studies programs provide a highly rigorous interdisciplinary graduate program intended for students seeking employment or career advancement in the U.S. intelligence community or other federal, state, or private sector security-related jobs. It is also excellent prepara- tion for advanced study in international relations, public administration and policy, or many other fields.


 University of Texas- Pan American


ligence and national security through focus on advanced research, effective cross-dis- cipline team communication, and critical analysis. Given that jobs in government or private industry often require multidisciplinary cooperation, students will have the oppor- tunity to gain the perspective and proficiency of multiple disciplines to be prepared for careers in national security.


 University of Washington


UW’s Institute for


National Security Education and Research is one of the nation’s 20 Intelligence Com- munity Centers of Academic Excellence, which were established by the Office of the Director of National Intel- ligence.


The Global Security Studies minor prepares stu- dents for careers in intelli- gence, national security and other sectors of the global economy through advanced interdisciplinary studies. This degree will broaden the skill sets of students through focus on advanced research, effec- tive cross-discipline team communication, and critical analysis.


UTEP’s undergraduate Certificate in Intelligence and National Security is com- prised of 18 multidisciplinary credit hours. It is designed


The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Global Security Studies and Leadership degree prepares students for careers in intel-


INSER supports UW faculty in the development of courses that build skill sets relevant to IC professions, hosts an annual Intelligence Community Colloquium to raise awareness of issues related to national security, sponsors the UW Interna- tional Security Colloquium, awards study abroad scholar- ships to qualified students who are interested in careers in government service, and partners with the World Affairs Council of Seattle on the Global Youth Leader- ship Institute, a week-long institute for high school students designed to enhance


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