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Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity learning community is designed for students enrolled in the first-year Cybersecurity degree program through the Purdue Polytechnic Institute.
The Cybersecurity learning community is an opportunity to engage with faculty in the Cybersecurity area of Purdue Polytechnic, academic advisors, alumni, and others on a more personal level. Students have the opportunity to develop friendships, community and study groups that will exist within a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Networking both within your discipline and within others is one of the many opportunities this community provides. This learning community is designed to provide experiences and encourage students to develop soft skills as they go on to a career in this area.
Please note that some learning opportunities take place outside normally scheduled class time. Students will have the flexibility to pick which events they wish to attend, but some event attendance is expected.
For specific questions regarding the Cybersecurity LC, please email Paul Thomas (pjosekut@purdue.edu).
Eligibility
- First-time beginning students admitted to the Purdue Polytechnic Institute with a major in Cybersecurity
- Participation in this learning community is NOT available to Honors College participants. Women in Technology participants will be considered.
Residential Component
- Students will indicate interest in learning communities (LCs) and apply during their housing application process. Students will be informed of the status of their LC application in mid-May.
- Roommate selection will occur after LC decisions have been made. If admitted to an LC, students will need to match with other student(s) admitted to the same LC. If not selected for an LC, the student's original housing preferences will be considered during general housing placement and the student will be able to roommate match with other general housing students.
- The location of learning community housing will be determined based on the incoming class size and the needs of the learning community.
- For specific question regarding learning communities, email learningcommunities@purdue.edu.
- For housing questions, visit (https://www.housing.purdue.edu/) or email housing@purdue.edu.
Duration
Full Academic Year
Associated Courses and Information
Fall:
CNIT 176 - Information Technology Architectures (3 CR)
CNIT 182 - System and Organizational Security (3 CR)
Spring:
CNIT 15501 - Introduction to Software Development Concepts (3 CR)
CNIT 270 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals (3 CR)
Every fee eligible student involved with a learning community (LC) at Purdue will be assessed the $200 LC fee to their university account. These funds support activities and travel, signature LC events, housing assignments and/or course registration and instructor stipends.
Events and Activities Included:
- Understanding your specific learning style and skills needed in this field
- Periodic meals with faculty members and special guests
- Participation in Purdue-centered social and cultural events
- Class activities that directly relate to this Learning Community and students' career goals
Information above is subject to change. If you are placed in the LC, the associated courses will be on your schedule prior to you registering for the rest of your courses.
