Advanced Technology and National Security, Certificate of Proficiency
The Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Technology and National Security will provide students with a strategic understanding of the security challenges and opportunities presented by advanced technologies. Students will become familiarized with the strategic and policy implications of the most cutting-edge technologies and gain the capability to produce and present policy documents and products used in public and private sector professions.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Discipline Core | 6 Credits | |
| NSS 2010 | Introduction to National Security WE | 3 |
| NSS 3750 | Advanced Technologies in National Security | 3 |
| Discipline Electives | 6 Credits | |
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 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) | ||
| Electives | 6 Credits | |
| Complete 6 credits of any of the NSS classes from the discipline electives or from the following list: | 6 | |
| Current Topics in National Security (undefined) | ||
| Introduction to Technology Management (undefined) | ||
| Global Ethical and Professional Issues in Technology GI (undefined) | ||
| Information Security Fundamentals (undefined) | ||
| Computer Forensic Fundamentals (undefined) | ||
| Digital Forensics Investigations (undefined) | ||
| The Air Force Today (undefined) | ||
| Aerospace Defense General Purpose and Support Forces (undefined) | ||
| The Developmental Growth of Air Power A (undefined) | ||
| The Development and Growth of Air Power B (undefined) | ||
| National Security Affairs 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 BB (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) | ||
Any other course approved by the program director or advisor | ||
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| NSS 2010 | Introduction to National Security WE | 3 |
| NSS 3750 | Advanced Technologies in National Security | 3 |
| Discipline Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Discipline Elective | 3 | |
| Discipline Elective | 3 | |
| Discipline Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the intersection of security and advanced technology.
- Analyze the security issues, threats, challenges, and risks presented by advanced technologies.
- Apply strategic policy recommendations surrounding security and advanced technology issues.
- Survey the interactions among actors in the context of advanced technology and security.