Required Core–this coursework provides core knowledge in the areas of cybersecurity research methods, advanced computer and information security, and advanced network security, engineering, and research methods.
CYBR 515	RESEARCH METHODS AND COLLOQUIUM	4
CYBR 525 & 525L	ADVANCED COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SECURITY and ADVANCED COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SECURITY LAB	4
CYBR 535 & 535L	ADVANCED NETWORK SECURITY and ADVANCED NETWORK SECURITY LAB	4
Electives–choose four courses–at least three must be at the 500-level		16
Note: This coursework provides the student an opportunity to take courses specialized to their particular area(s) of interest. Any 400-level or non-CYBR course must be approved by the CYBR graduate coordinator or the student’s graduate committee chair. The course CYBR 539 may each apply more than once, provided distinct topics are studied.
CYBR 537 & 537L	SECURE CODING and SECURE CODING LAB
CYBR 539 & 539L	TOPICS IN CYBERSECURITY and TOPICS IN CYBERSECURITY LAB
CYBR 555 & 555L	DIGITAL FORENSICS AND CYBERCRIME and DIGITAL FORENSICS AND CYBERCRIME LAB
CYBR 563 & 563L	APPLIED CRYPTOGRAPHY and APPLIED CRYPTOGRAPHY LAB
CYBR 570 & 570L	REVERSE ENGINEERING and REVERSE ENGINEERING LAB
CYBR 599	DIRECTED STUDY
Thesis or Project - A Minimum of 12 Credits are Required		12
Note: The student is expected to expand their knowledge with a published thesis or to apply their knowledge to a significant project. Projects may be work-related. The thesis or project is defended in a final oral examination of the student’s work.
CYBR 600	THESIS
or CYBR 601	RESEARCH REPORT
Total Credits		40

Students who earn an MS in Cyber Defense from EWU should be able to:

• demonstrate cybersecurity principles in the securing of networks and software systems;
• possess an advanced understanding of core cybersecurity knowledge;
• use advanced cybersecurity skills in securing of networks and the development of software systems.