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As the demand for a skilled and knowledgeable cybersecurity workforce continues to grow — particularly in sectors tied to our nation's critical infrastructure — there’s an increasing need for clear pathways to advanced study and recognition. If you're pursuing graduate studies in fields like technology management, computer science, electrical and computer engineering or nuclear engineering — or even if you're a working professional not currently seeking a degree — you may be eligible to earn the critical infrastructure resilience graduate certificate.
The certificate begins with one required foundational course, followed by a selection of electives grouped by focus: Group 1 explores the fundamentals of security and risk management, Group 2 offers domain-specific engineering foundations for cyber-physical systems, and Group 3 focuses on essential computer security concepts and skills. This structure gives you the flexibility to tailor your learning while gaining recognition for your expertise across disciplines.
Overview
Secure your future, byte by byte
Degree fit
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Are pursuing or hold a graduate degree in engineering, emergency management or related fields
- Want specialization in critical infrastructure resilience
- Wish to deepen ability to assess, design and strengthen resilient infrastructure systems
Career outcomes
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs and organizations
- Cyber Defense Club
- Python for Data Science
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Application information
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate level certificate as a standalone program are encouraged to submit a graduate application. A bachelor’s degree earned with a minimum 3.0 GPA in a similar or generally related field or a master’s degree is required for admission. Applicants who do not immediately meet the criteria above may still be admitted upon review by the academic program. The graduate application requires transcripts from post-secondary education (bachelor’s and master’s if applicable), a resume and a $30 application fee.
International graduate certificate applicants must meet the graduate admission English language proficiency requirement. International students admitted to a graduate certificate program as a standalone program are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa status.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I undergraduate students
Current undergraduate students who wish to earn a graduate academic certificate must be eligible to participate in graduate level courses (minimum requirements — senior standing and an overall GPA of at least 3.0). If the course is not being used for the undergraduate degree, the student should file a Course Level Adjustment form to reserve the course for the graduate transcript (maximum of 12 credits may be reserved for the graduate transcript). Once the student earns their bachelor’s degree they may apply as a graduate certificate seeking student and complete the certificate program.
Contact your academic advisor for additional information and support.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I graduate students
Current graduate degree seeking U of I students will be required to fill out a Change of Curriculum form adding the graduate certificate as an additional curriculum. Students should obtain the proper signatures from the department and return this form to the College of Graduate Studies for processing.
U of I students who earned a master’s or a doctoral degree and wish to apply for a graduate certificate must submit a graduate Readmission application.
It is recommended that you consult with your major professor prior to selecting a graduate certificate to go concurrent with your graduate program.