Cyber Operations Specialization
This National Cryptologic School (NCS) articulation agreement is designed to provide students who have completed certain sponsored coursework an opportunity to more efficiently earn the DSU Master of Science degree in Computer Science (MSCS) with a specialization in Cyber Operations.
Students under this agreement may have up to 12 credits granted to be used towards the Cyber Operations specialization.
Students must meet all SD Board of Regents policies and university requirements for admission to the MSCS program, as well as all graduation requirements for the program. Two options for having credits granted are listed below along with directions on applying to the program.
Credit options
RIOT credit option
If you have completed the Remote Interactive Operator Training (RIOT) program and not previously obtained credit as part of an undergraduate degree program, then 12 credits towards the specialization will be granted.
You will then have three credits remaining to complete the 15 credits of the Cyber Operations specialization, along with the completion of the five-course MSCS core.
Per-course option
If you did not complete RIOT or you have already applied your RIOT credits towards an undergraduate degree, then you may be able to have up to 12 credit hours granted on a per-course basis.
You may be granted credits for individual courses in the Cyber Operations specialization through the use of NCS course work.
To apply for the program, you should:
- Apply through the normal DSU MSCS Graduate application process.
- Complete the Additional NCS Instructions. NCS asks that you notify:
- Your supervisor
- The NCS Registrar (NCS transcripts may be requested by contacting the NCS Registrar via official channels)
- The NCS Articulation Agreement Lead
Military service school transcripts
Applicants may seek credit for certain service-based coursework as outlined in each specific articulation agreement. Each student is responsible for having his or her official service training record sent to:
DSU Registrar
820 N Washington Ave.
Madison, SD 57042
Important!
Regardless of current affiliation, applicants who seek credit for service school coursework toward an NCS-articulated degree program are required to have an official transcript sent to the NCS registrar at this address:
Department of Defense
9800 Savage Road Suite 6801
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6801
ATTN: Registrar/Articulation Agreements
Stephen Krebsbach
Professor of Computer Science / Coordinator for Master of Science in Computer Science Program
Department
The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
Education
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
M.S., Moorhead State University
B.S., Moorhead State University
Biography
I am a senior member of the Computer Science faculty, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses. My current teaching is focused in the areas of Program Languages, Operating Systems, and Advanced Database topics. I also serve on several university and college committees along with working with students as academic advisor and graduate project advisor.
Contact
Office Location: East Hall
Phone: 605-256-5114
Email
Kathy Callies
Registrar
Department
Registrar's Office
Contact
Office Location: Heston Hall
Phone: 605-256-5143
Email
Jennifer Mees
Program Assistant II
Department
Registrar's Office
Contact
Office Location: Heston Hall
Phone: 605-256-5263
Email
Laura Osborn
Director of Institutional Research
Department
Office of Institutional Research
Contact
Office Location: Heston Hall
Phone: 605-256-5023
Email