“Growing Safety in Technology & America’s Future”
The Grambling State University Bachelor of Science Degree in Cybersecurity is growing
the most equipped generation of professionals to strengthen the security and resilience
of cyberspace in America and across the globe.
GSU Cybersecurity: Real Education, Real Impact
The 120 credit-hour degree connects students with research leaders and working professionals
who specialize in combating cyber-crimes, big data, cloud computing, vulnerably assessment,
and more.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies is to provide
excellence in teaching, research, and public service. The Department fosters an environment
that supports scholarship; encourages innovative thinking, mutual respect, and diversity;
and promotes ethical behavior and life-long learning. Programs are designed to meet
the educational, cultural, and social needs of a multi-cultural clientele that is
primarily statewide and secondarily, national and international. The department has
three degree programs: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. The curriculums
were developed to provide a purposeful and creative program that emphasizes both the
theory of computing and its practice. All faculty members in the department have terminal
degree and current in subject. Faculty members use current technologies to stimulate
learning and promote an enjoyable and worthwhile background experience for lifetime
use in the profession.
The Computer Science Program at Grambling State University is accredited by the Computing
Accreditation Commission (CAC) of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,
Inc. (ABET), Complying with APPM Section II.A.6. The Computer Science Program was
first accredited in 1997 by Computer Science Accreditation Commission (CSAC) of the
Computing Sciences Accreditation Board, Inc. (CSAB) (http://www.abet.org).
The department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies has developed the following
program educational objectives and student outcomes for all graduates of our program.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates from the Computer Science Program at Grambling State University will be
able to:
- Pursue a productive career in any computer-related field
- Adapt the technology advances by embracing life-long learning and continued professional
development through participation in computer-oriented workshops and events
- Demonstrate Teamwork skills, professional attitude and effective communication with
their peers, customers, supervisors through both written and oral means
- Develop innovative ideas for solving emerging real-world problems and make well-rounded
decisions when faced with social, ethical, and legal issues inherent to the computing
field.
Student Outcomes
By the time of graduation, our students must be able to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other
relevant disciplines to identify solutions
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of
computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice
based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate
to the program’s discipline.
- Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of
risks and threats (Cybersecurity)
Enrollment Data
Enrollment number of majors in Computer Science and Graduates
| Year |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
| Number of Majors |
70 |
95 |
120 |
170 |
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Contact Information:
Dr. Y. B. Reddy, Professor, Program Coordinator
Department of Cybersecurity
College of Arts & Sciences
403 Main Street - Box 4260
Grambling, Louisiana 71245
Phone: (318) 274-2421
Fax: (318) 274-3230
Email: ybreddy@gram.edu
