Curriculum

Program Outcomes

Intended academic, workforce, and institutional outcomes of the proposed degree.

Technical Foundations

Students develop competencies in networking, operating systems, scripting, security fundamentals, Linux, cryptography, and cybersecurity operations.

Applied Workforce Readiness

The curriculum supports internships, entry-level cyber roles, network defense, SOC workflows, incident response, and security operations practice.

AI Literacy for Cybersecurity

Students gain exposure to machine learning, AI systems, automation, and secure, responsible AI concepts relevant to modern organizations.

Governance and Risk Awareness

Students learn legal, ethical, regulatory, and governance concepts, including responsible AI and alignment with frameworks such as NIST.

Transfer and Long-Term Growth

The program supports academic continuation while also providing a strong practical base for students entering the workforce directly.

Institutional Value

Positions SUNY Ulster with a modern, visible, workforce-relevant program that reflects current technological change and future academic opportunity.