Southeast's degree programs are designed to ready students for a career. Degrees are developed with program objectives and student outcomes to help students succeed.

Southeast's degree programs are designed to ready students for a career. Degrees are developed with program objectives and student outcomes to help students succeed.

• Recognized by their peers and superiors for their technical skills in the computing field.
• Recognized by their peers and superiors for their professional skills in the computing field (e.g. communication, teamwork, leadership).
• Actively involved in local and regional professional service.
• Graduate students in computer science and related disciplines.
• Professionals actively engaged in activities which allow for the continuous development of their computing skills.

The student outcomes of the computer science degree are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. In other words, these relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors students acquire in their matriculation through the degree program.

Student Outcomes of the Computer Science Program

Upon graduation students will have:

• CS-S0-1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• CS-S0-2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• CS-S0-3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• CS-S0-4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• CS-S0-5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• CS-S0-6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Student Outcomes of the Computer Information Systems Program

Upon graduation students will have:

• An ability to analyze a problem, and to identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
• An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the discipline.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences about technical information.
• An ability to make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• An ability to function effectively on teams to establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, manage risk, and produce deliverables.
• An ability to apply theory in the design and implementation of computer-based solutions.
• An ability to reason about and explain computer-based solutions at multiple levels of abstraction.

Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Program

Graduates of the Cybersecurity program at Southeast Missouri State University will have an ability to be:

• CY-PE0-1. Recognized by their peers and superiors for their applied skills, problem solving capabilities and professional skills in the field of Cybersecurity.

• CY-PEO-2. Professionals as effective communicators in oral and written communication.

• CY-PE0-3. Practitioners who incorporate ethical, legal and social implications to outcomes of their profession.
• CY-PE0-4. Professionals actively engaged in activities which allow for the continuous development of their computing and cybersecurity skills.

Student Outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Program

Graduates of the Cybersecurity program at Southeast Missouri State University will have:

• CY-S0-1. An ability to analyze a problem, and to identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
• CY-S0-2. An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the discipline.
• CY-S0-3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences about technical information.
• CY-S0-4. An ability to make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• CY-S0-5. An ability to function effectively on teams to establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, manage risk and produce deliverables.
• CY-S0-6. An ability to apply security principles and practices to the environment, hardware, software, and human aspects of a system.
• CY-S0-7. An ability to analyze and evaluate systems with respect to maintaining operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Program Outcomes of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity

• Apply CY - Apply advanced security theories, principles, and practices to defend computers and networks.  
• Communication  - Use effective communication skills, function in teams, make informed judgments, and apply the legal and ethical principles required to be a cybersecurity professional.  
• Critical Thinking  - Apply critical thinking to formulate and conduct projects that utilize cutting-edge technologies for the investigation of security-related challenges.  
• Develop systems  - Design and deploy new systems that are inherently secure.  
• Understand CY concepts  - Demonstrate knowledge of information assurance and cybersecurity concepts. 

Student Learning Outcomes of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Prepare students for in-demand and challenging careers in cybersecurity and cybersecurity-related fields. 

• Provide an ethical framework and comprehensive curricular coverage for students to meet challenges in cybersecurity 
• Foster understanding of legal and compliance issues in cybersecurity for purposes of implementation and auditing 
• Develop in students an understanding of threat modeling of digital assets, security policy generation, and issues with the evolution of the cyber-infrastructure 
• Ensure that students understand cybersecurity best practices and risk management 
• Help students acquire industry certifications that are essential in many hiring and promotion decisions 
• Provide a hands-on education by giving students access to modern equipment and software used in the cybersecurity field 
• Encourage real-world experience through research and internship opportunities