Program value
A research-oriented doctorate with 30 hours of dissertation credit, multidisciplinary security study and a required operational cybersecurity experience component.
Admission requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in STEM, homeland security or a closely related field; normally a 3.3 GPA; personal statement naming a potential advisor, résumé, three recommendations, transcripts and international evaluation where applicable.
Availability and admissions
On campus in Colorado Springs. The program admits fall and spring cohorts; official deadlines are February 1 for fall and October 1 for spring.
Cost and financial support
See official fee details
Tuition varies by residency, enrollment and academic year; UCCS provides an official tuition-rate page and estimator.
Scholarships and aid: Financial aid may be available. Scholarships, fellowships and assistantships are competitive and not guaranteed.
