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Program Description
The Advanced Technology and National Security, Undergraduate Certificate equips students with the analytical and strategic skills needed to navigate the evolving landscape of emerging technologies and their implications for global security. Through focused coursework in national security, advanced technologies, and related policy areas, students evaluate the intersection of security and innovation, analyze emerging threats, and develop strategic policy recommendations. Graduates are prepared to produce actionable insights and policy products relevant to careers in national security, defense, and technology-driven industries.
Program Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
| NSS 2010 | Introduction to National Security | 3 |
| NSS 3750 | Advanced Technologies in National Security | 3 |
| 6 |
| Cybersecurity Policy (undefined) | |
| Intelligent Systems and Data Policy (undefined) | |
| Hypersonic and Advanced Aeronautics (undefined) | |
| Robotics and Autonomous Systems (undefined) | |
| Emerging Tech Policy Lab (undefined) | |
| 6 |
| Current Topics in National Security (undefined) | |
| Introduction to Technology Management (undefined) | |
| Global Ethical and Professional Issues in Technology (undefined) | |
| Information Security Fundamentals (undefined) | |
| Computer Forensic Fundamentals (undefined) | |
| Department of the Air Force--DAF Professionalism A (undefined) | |
| Department of the Air Force--DAF Professionalism B (undefined) | |
| Team and Leadership Fundamentals A (undefined) | |
| Team and Leadership Fundamentals B (undefined) | |
| National Security - Leadership Responsibilities and Commissioning Preparation A (undefined) | |
| Introduction to Leadership Excellence I (undefined) | |
| Introduction to Leadership Excellence II (undefined) | |
| The Profession of Arms I (3) | |
| The Profession of Arms II (3) | |
| Introduction to Data Analytics (3) | |
| Business Intelligence and Data Visualization (3) | |
| Principles of Geographical Information Science (3) | |
| Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (3) | |
| Fundamentals of Biotechnology I Career Survey (3) | |
| Computer Programming I for IS IT (3) | |
| Computer Programming II for IS IT (3) | |
| Introduction to Applied Data Analytics (3) | |
| Foundations of Computer Science (3) | |
| Fundamentals of Programming (3) | |
| Data Privacy and Security (undefined) | |
| Artificial Intelligence (undefined) | |
| |
Graduation Requirements
1. Complete all required credits.
2. 25% of credits must be taken at UVU.
3. Receive a C- or better in all courses with an overall grade point average of 2.5 of above.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| NSS 2010 | Introduction to National Security | 3 |
| 6 |
| | Credit Hours | 9 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| NSS 3750 | Advanced Technologies in National Security | 3 |
| 6 |
| | Credit Hours | 9 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 18 |
