Governors Cyber Academy
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Dakota State's Governors Cyber Academy
The Governors Cyber Academy at Dakota State University (DSU) expands awareness of and access to cyber education and career pathways to students throughout the state of South Dakota and beyond. There are more than 755,000 high-paying jobs in cybersecurity alone with the number growing daily. 
The Academy is designed to give high school students a jumpstart into high-demand cyber occupations through transferrable, university-level dual-credit cyber coursework and summer enrichment opportunities.
Complete the first year of your bachelor's degree
Students who complete all coursework will simultaneously complete the first year for a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Operations, and Network and Security Administration. Students will also earn digital badges as they learn employable technical skills through the coursework.
Dual Credit Courses
Eligibility
Participating in the Cyber Academy is an incredible opportunity for students to learn about cyber concepts and explore cyber career pathways. All students that qualify for dual credit courses through the Board of Regents are eligible to participate in the dual credit Cyber Academy courses and there is no additional cost to participate beyond tuition and course materials.
Students can join the Cyber Academy any term and take the courses that fit with their interests and schedules. Email cyberacademy@dsu.edu to get started.
Learn the Benefits of the Dual Enrollment Program
Cyber core
Choose any number of online courses from the following list to explore specific cyber interests, or take more to complete the first year of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Operations, or Network and Security Administration – while still high school.
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CSC 150 |
Computer Science I |
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CSC 134 |
Introduction to Cyber Operations |
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CSC 147 |
Artificial Intelligence Survey |
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CSC 163 |
Hardware, Virtualization, and Data Communication |
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CSC 247 |
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence |
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CSC 250 |
Computer Science II |
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CSC 285 |
Networking I |
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CSC 388 |
Computer Forensics Fundamentals |
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CLI 101 |
Introduction to Cyber Leadership |
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HIM 150 |
Introduction to Digital Health Informatics and Information Management |
General education
DSU offers many online general education courses as dual credit options for high school students. We recommend taking the following courses, but additional General Education Courses are available based on interest.
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Math 201 |
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics |
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BIO 235 |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
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Academy badges
Students earn valuable digital badges tied to employable techinical skills through the cyber coursework. Students can plan to achieve specific badges by choosing the grouped courses below, or reach to earn them all!
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Computer CSC 150 CSC 250 CSC 285 |
Artificial CSC 150 CSC 247 CSC 250 |
Cyber CSC 150 CSC 134 CSC 250 |
Digital CLI 101 CSC 163 CSC 388 |
Cyber CLI 101 CSC 134 CSC 150 |
Network CSC 134 CSC 163 CSC 285 |
Sign up
Contact Bailee, Dual Credit Enrollment Counselor, to learn more and register for Cyber Academy courses: cyberacademy@dsu.edu.
Cyber Enrichment Opportunities
DSU's Governors Cyber Academy offers cyber enrichment opportunities on DSU's campus or in your own high school. Students will have interactive opportunities to learn about cyber-related concepts including programming, cybersecurity, networking, and artificial intelligence as well as how cyber is integrated into every industry, from banking and agriculture to healthcare.
Email: cyberacademy@dsu.edu to discuss options.
Cyber Roadshow
The Cyber Roadshow is a one-day, interactive event for high school students that gives students a chance to experience various cyber concepts including programming, cybersecurity, networking, and artificial intelligence. We bring cyber expertise directly to your schools and communities, making it accessible to all students.
Cyber Takeover - Lesson with a Prof
Our Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences faculty will take over your high school technology class for a lesson or a day and engage students through an interactive activity. We will work with you to determine the content and logistics.
Cyber Camps
DSU and the Cyber Academy host multiple camps on the DSU campus, including Cyber Espionage Camp, the continuously popular resident GenCyber camps for middle and high schoolers, and the K12 Educators Cyber, and Camp Cyber aimed at Middle School boys. These immersive experiences get you fully engaged in the cyber world, and we can't wait for you to join us!
Learn more about camps at DSU!
National Cybersecurity Teaching Academy
Interested in upskilling in cyber?
This fully online program aims to enhance teachers' disciplinary knowledge in computer and cyber sciences while building their pedagogical expertise.
Learn more about the Computer Science and Cyber Specialization for educators.
Additional benefits
- Exposure to and exploration of cyber pathways
- Intentional, transferrable university-level coursework
- Mentoring from peers, faculty, and cyber professionals
- Advising support for course selection and academic success
- Connections with cyber industry professionals
- Internship and research opportunities
- Summer enrichment opportunities
- Connections with peers through a cohort model
- There is no additional cost to participate outside of tuition
