The DCS in Digital Systems Security is offered through CTU's Institute for Advanced Studies to develop leaders in the implementation, evaluation and analysis of digital systems in which security is a primary component.
This 3-year Doctoral program is designed to help provide candidates with the theoretical, research and application capabilities necessary to pursue career opportunities in Digital Systems Security. The program includes twelve 5-credit instructional courses, taken one per quarter for three years, in addition to one research and writing class taken each quarter. Each class is taken online. Twice each year, students attend an intensive residential symposium lasting four and a half days.
Coursework is focused on teaching students how to demonstrate expertise within a sub-discipline of Digital Systems Security by summarizing the state of the art, selecting an important problem, conducting research addressing the problem and extending current knowledge with the results. Students are challenged to make well-founded forecasts about future challenges and developments in Digital Systems Security. They are also required to communicate their research results and prepare them for publication. Students have the option to complete a dissertation or four publishable papers as part of the DCS degree.
Must live in the United States or Canada and have a Master's degree to apply. *Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
On Campus Requirement:
You must attend two 4-day in-person workshops each year at our Colorado Springs, CO campus.
Facts & Figures
Institutional Accrediting Agency:
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Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Address:
4435 North Chestnut Street, Suite E
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
US
Calendar Type:
The university operates on the quarter system.
Credit-earning Options:
Students who have had some college or military experience may be eligible for the CTU Online's Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program. This enables students to complete their degree program faster.
Delivery Format:
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100% Web-Based Multimedia Courses
CTU Online offers one of the best e-learning platforms available. Experience the latest in course delivery systems. Classes are taught in multimedia format providing a rich, dynamic, interactive classroom experience.
Carnegie Classification:
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Master's College or University I
Technical Requirements:
In order to have a quality learning experience in your online courses, your computer needs to meet or exceed various specifications.
Geographic Restrictions:
There are no geographic restrictions placed on incoming students.
On-Campus Requirement:
There are no requirements for on-campus time in the typical online program.
Loans Offered:
Colorado Technical University Online participates in many federal and state financial aid programs. We also administer institutional aid. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Registration Details:
1. Submit an Application for Admission. 2. Conduct a personal telephone interview with an Admissions Advisor. 3. Next, you need to submit official school documentation and demonstrate your proficiency in English is sufficient.
Important:
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