Capella University's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Redesignated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
August 18 2022 - 7:01AM
Business Wire
The National Security Agency and the Department
of Homeland Security announce the institution’s redesignation
through 2027
The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security
recently announced the redesignation of Capella University’s
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology (BSIT) program as a National Center of
Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for five years,
through the academic year 2027. The designation is awarded to
educational institutions that meet the newest standards for
cybersecurity. The university first received designation as a
National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in 2007 and was
redesignated in 2015.
“The CAE-CD designation is a testament to the quality of our
BSIT specialization in information assurance and cybersecurity and
Capella’s commitment to prepare our learners in this ever-changing
and relevant discipline,” said Dr. Jennifer Straub, Capella
University’s Dean for the School of Business, Technology and Health
Care Administration. “We thank our faculty and leadership team for
their hard work toward this achievement, which will greatly benefit
our learners."
The purpose of the CAE designation program is to promote higher
education in cyber defense, address the critical shortage of
professionals with these skills, and highlight the importance of
higher education as a solution to defending America’s cyberspace.
The new CAE-CD designation is based on updated academic criteria
for cybersecurity education and allows each institution the
opportunity to distinguish its strengths in specific focus
areas.
“Capella University’s Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
BSIT program is honored to be redesignated as a National Center of
Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense,” said Capella University
President Dick Senese. “I am extremely proud of the work our
faculty has done to maintain this designation and the talented
students that have come out of our program."
To learn more about Capella University’s BSIT, visit the program
website at
https://www.capella.edu/online-degrees/bachelors-information-technology/.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission. Founded in 1993, the university is dedicated
to providing flexible, professionally aligned online degree
programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers.
Known for its commitment to learner success, academic quality and
innovations in online education, Capella pioneered competency-based
direct assessment programs allowing students to learn at their own
pace. For more information, call 1.888.CAPELLA (888.227.3552).
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