Computer Science (BS)

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Text on screen: Program Spotlight: Computer Science (BS), Emphasis in Cybersecurity

Text on screen: James Curtis, PhD, Chair, Computer and Information Sciences Department

James Curtis: Our program is one of the most unique programs in the United States. When they graduate, will receive their National Security Agency certificate for attending a Center of Academic Excellence designated university. And they will have their degree in computer science with the emphasis in cybersecurity.

[Footage of students in class working on laptops together in a group project]

Text on screen: Jacob Curtis, CISSP, Adjunct Faculty, Computer and Information Sciences Department

Jacob Curtis: The virtual labs our students do are designed to show our students what they could come up against in the real world when they go into employment as computer science majors and cybersecurity professionals.

[Footage of Jacob Curtis teaching a cybersecurity class in-person]

James Curtis: We use the EC-Council as our academic partner.

Text on screen: EC-Council

The council is one of the premier organizations in the United States for cybersecurity. We don't use the textbook. We use all of their materials. We use their labs, their exercises.

Text on screen: Niki P., Student

Niki P.: The labs are really great because they take you through step by step explaining what you're doing, as you're doing it. You get the hands-on experience with different tools, whether you're working on databases or you're working with websites.

[Footage of a professor and students working hands-on with a server in a cybersecurity class]

Having experience with those tools before you even enter the field is going to be very useful.

Text on screen: Expert Faculty: Working Professionals Bringing Experience to the Class

James Curtis: One of the things we're very proud of is our adjunct instructor cadre.

Text on screen: Experience from PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS

We have teachers that come from government, military, FBI, police departments.

Using adjuncts as their core faculty in these programs allows the students to get first-hand knowledge from individuals still in the field.

[Footage of Jacob Curtis working one-on-one with students in a cybersecurity class in-person]

[Footage of Niki working with other students in the cybersecurity program in groups and on a laptop]

Niki: We have smaller class sizes because of the size of our school. Your teachers, your professors, they really care about each and every one of you and your success. They know all of your names and they know what your goals are.

Text on screen: Professional Success: Providing Students with Resources to Succeed

James Curtis: If you have a certification, that means something. It just gives credence to your quality of understanding the different aspects of cybersecurity.

What we're doing here at Webster is providing the opportunity to potentially earn a certification while earning their degree here at Webster University.

Text on screen: EC-COUNCIL: CERTIFIED NETWORK DEFENDER (CND)

We have a program where we go out and we reach out to the government, to organizations to find internships. We help them find jobs, summer jobs. We track them when they graduate. But we love our students. We really work hard for them.

[Footage of students working together in groups and smiling]

Niki: I think Webster prepares you for cybersecurity because cybersecurity is ever changing. You are always one step behind the hackers. You're always one step behind the next attack.

[Footage of Niki working with other students in the Cybersecurity program in groups and on a laptop]

It's an exciting field to be in, so having people who know what you're going through and can help you along the way, it's just really priceless.

[Webster University logo animates on screen]

Text on screen: webster.edu

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