Students in the undergraduate cybersecurity program can earn credit for prior learning in a variety of ways. If you have current certifications, you may be eligible to submit them for approval and earn credit for prior learning.
The following certifications are linked to cyber degree requirements:
- CPS 410 Foundational Essentials for IT Practitioners: CompTIA A+
- CPS 411 Foundations Essentials for IT Network Practitioners: CompTIA Network+ and CCNA
- CPS 412 Foundations Essentials for IT Cybersecurity Practitioners: CompTIA Security+
- CPS 413 Intermediate-Level Essentials for IT Cybersecurity Practitioners: CySA+
If you have one or more of these certifications, and they are current, submit them to the cyber program director at CORe@boisestate.edu. If approved, you will complete a form, pay a $20 fee per course and receive credit without having to take the course.
Credit for Prior Learning Courses
Credit for prior learning is not available for the graduate cybersecurity program.
Another way to earn credit for prior learning is through CORe 485, a course that teaches you how to build a portfolio showcasing your real-world experience. By enrolling in CORe 485, you can learn how to assemble a portfolio to potentially earn credit for the following courses:
- CPS 301 Information Assurance and Critical Thinking
- CPS 401 Defensive Security
- CPS 402 Offensive Security
- CPS 403 Recovery and Forensics
After completing CORe 485, you have up to one additional semester to submit your portfolio. Each portfolio submission requires a $75 fee.
Please contact your student success advisor if you have any questions.