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BAS CO CAE Cyber Operations Designation

Logos of the DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office, National Security Agency, and National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity

The University of Arizona is a Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.

The National Security Agency has named the University of Arizona as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, with designations for Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) and Research (CAE-R)—one of only 11 institutions that hold all three designations.

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The Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations (Cyber Engineering emphasis) holds the CAE-CO designation, one of only 23 universities nationwide to receive that prestigious credential. The CAE-CO program is a deeply technical, interdisciplinary, higher education program firmly grounded in the computer science, computer engineering and/or electrical engineering disciplines, with extensive opportunities for hands-on applications via labs and exercises.

Ready to become part of a critical layer of cyber defense?

Learn more about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Operations by contacting us at infosci-ugrad@arizona.edu, or review the admissions process and begin your application now.

If you are a current U of A student, learn more about declaring a major, minor or certificate.

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