With the global threats of cyber-crime, our nation’s continued security and economic prosperity depend on the availability of increasing cybersecurity workforce. The Department of Computer Engineering offers a 9-unit Secure Software Engineering (SSE) Certificate program to students who seek career opportunities in cybersecurity and information assurance. The courses in the certificate program cover critical aspects in security domain, including network security, software security, and cyber risk management.<br><br>University Advanced Certificate Requirements<br><br>Advanced certificate programs offer post-baccalaureate students coursework leading to a specific, applied, focused goal. In order to be eligible for admission to an advanced certificate, students complete an intake form or apply through CalState Apply and submit an official transcript(s) (noting the completion of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited andor recognized institution from a foreign country). Students must have a minimum of 2.5 undergraduate GPA.