The National Security Agency (NSA) has renewed Sam Houston State University’s status as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) through 2030, recognizing its Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Information Assurance.
“Renewal of this designation highlights the quality of our college’s curriculum, our faculty expertise and our commitment to advancing the cybersecurity workforce not only in Texas, but nationwide,” said College of Science and Engineering Technology (COSET) Dean Melinda Holt. “For COSET students, it means access to enhanced academic and learning pathways, including scholarship opportunities, internships with federal agencies, and networking within a nationally recognized cybersecurity community.”
The designation furthers SHSU in its continuous efforts to engage in cybersecurity education and create opportunities for students through top-quality programs. As a result, Bearkats have secured internships and full-time employment with agencies such as:
- U.S. Air Force
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
- Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)
Since first earning the designation in 2020, SHSU has been building partnerships with federal agencies including:
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
- Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM)
To learn more about SHSU’s status as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, visit the website here.
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