Model Curriculum for Ph.D. Engineering with Security Focus
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Suggested Ph.D. Engineering with Security Focus Curriculum Model 1+ |
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YEAR 1 |
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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522 Computer Communications (3) |
584 Computer Vision (3) or 505 Computational image processing* |
604 Security Theory and Practice (3) |
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591 Fundamental of Computer and Network Security (3) |
INFS682 Protection of Critical Infrastructures(3)* |
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592 Applied Cryptography for Secure Communications (3)* |
503 Physical Security Standards (3)* |
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Taking cyber security qualified exam at the end of semester |
Psy 581 Statistics/Methods I (4) |
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Taking physical security qualify exam at the end of the semester |
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9 |
13 |
3 |
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YEAR 2 |
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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PAD 5950 intro to Homeland Security(3)* |
502 Software Security(3)* |
604 Security Theory and Practice (3) |
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PAD 598 Understanding the threats (3)* |
624 Advanced Network System Seminar(3) |
800 Dissertation (4) |
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524 Network System Seminar (3) |
800 Dissertation (3) |
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800 Dissertation (3) |
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Taking homeland security qualify exam |
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12 |
9 |
7 |
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YEAR 3 |
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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Independent Study (2) |
604 Security Theory and Practice (3) |
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800 Dissertation (3) |
800 Dissertation (3) |
800 Dissertation (4) |
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Comprehensive Exam |
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5 |
7 |
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YEAR 4 |
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800 Dissertation (3) |
800 Dissertation (3) |
800 Dissertation (4) |
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INTERNSHIP (3 months) |
Final Exam |
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3 |
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4 |
+ This models what a student with bachelor degree entering the Ph.D. Engineering degree with security focus program will take in their four year study, including 48 credit hours of graduate level courses and 30 dissertation hours.
* These courses may not offer every year; students are expected to self-study the subject based on the provided syllabus.
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Suggested Ph.D. Engineering with Security Focus Curriculum Model 2# |
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YEAR 1 |
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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691 Advanced System Security Design (3) |
524 Network System Seminar (3) |
604 Security Theory and Practice (3) |
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Taking cyber security qualified exam at the end of semester |
Taking physical security qualify exam at the end of the semester |
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9 |
13 |
3 |
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YEAR 2 |
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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PAD 5950 intro to Homeland Security(3)* |
502 Software Security(3) |
604 Security Theory and Practice (3) |
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PAD 598 Understanding the threats (3)* |
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800 Dissertation (3) |
800 Dissertation (3) |
800 Dissertation (4) |
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Taking homeland security qualify exam |
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12 |
9 |
7 |
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YEAR 3 |
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Fall |
Summer |
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604 Security Theory and Practice (3) |
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800 Dissertation (3) |
800 Dissertation (3) |
800 Dissertation (4) |
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Comprehensive Exam |
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3 |
5 |
7 |
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YEAR 4 |
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800 Dissertation (3) |
800 Dissertation (3) |
800 Dissertation (4) |
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INTERNSHIP (3 months) |
Final Exam |
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3 |
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4 |
# This models a student entering the Ph.D. Engineering degree with security focus program has been working in the related IT field with a related master degree in information assurance or computer science and would like to pass the qualified examine through self-study. This student will take 24 credit hours of graduate level courses approved by the Ph.D. Advisory Committee and 30 dissertation hours.
* These courses may not offer every year; students are expected to self-study the subject based on the provided syllabus.