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Data Science with Concentration in Cybersecurity Certificate Study Plan

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The Data Science with Concentration in Cybersecurity Certificate program consists of 9 courses (8 required and the choice of 1 of the 4 available Machine Learning Courses). The program can be completed in as little as 9 months full time or up to 2 years and 3 months if you take one course per quarter. The courses are listed on the website in the order we recommend taking them. However, these are only recommendations and students can take courses in any order they would like. 

The Data Science with Concentration in Cybersecurity Certificate program is designed to support learners at different stages of their professional journey. If you are new to Data Science and Cybersecurity, we recommend starting with the introduction course that introduces core Data Science, terminology, and best practices. If you already have experience in Data Science and Cybersecurity, you may have flexibility in selecting courses that align with your goals. 

Example schedules are listed below: 

 

Full Time Schedule 9 months (3 courses per quarter)

1st Quarter 

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

Part Time Schedule 1 year and 3 months (5 quarters)

1st quarter  

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

5th quarter

Students must pass all courses with a “C” or better to complete the certificate. 

If you have questions about the study plan or want to discuss your individualized needs, please contact our Student Advising team at advising@uclaextension.edu."