Cybersecurity at Bowie State
Rosemary Shumba - Chair, Comp. Sci. Dept.
301-860-4446
rshumba@bowiestate.edu
Computer Science Bldg : Room 207B
Jie Yan - Professor, Comp. Sci. Dept.
301-860-3966
jyan@bowiestate.edu
Computer Science Bldg : Room 324
Leading in Cyber Education
Team up with Bowie State University to take on threats, data breaches, and cybercrime in today’s ever-changing digital world. We’ve developed our cybersecurity programs with industry leaders to put you at the forefront of computer science and real-world opportunities to defend against cyber attacks.
"There was no culture shock when I came to Bowie State. It was a supportive environment from day one."
- Tanviban Patel ‘24
Our alumni know our cyber education resources make an impact. We’re deemed a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education and a top five Maryland producer of African Americans with bachelor’s degrees in computer and information sciences — Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
Where Our Alumni Work
Our alumni have gone on make considerable impact in the world of cybersecurity. Where they work:
- Microsoft
- IBM
- Amazon
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Lockheed Martin
- U.S. Naval Research Laboratories
- U.S. Department of Defense
What Can You Study?
Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, Bowie State’s cybersecurity programs are wide-ranging. See below.
Build Your Knowledge
Interested in embarking on a cybersecurity career? Explore these majors and discover which program will lay the foundation for your future.
- Computer Science Major: You will learn about computer programming, mathematical foundations, database management and data mining. Online option available.
- Computer Technology Major: You will learn about tech theory and application, how to analyze and solve real-world problems through principles of hardware and software, and how to build and test business application tools. Online option available.
- Cyber Operations Engineering Major: This major combines math, computer science, electrical engineering and cyber operations concepts to help you build your expertise in multiple areas of the cyber defense field. You will learn about offensive and defensive cyber operations, embedded systems, network security and threat reduction and the anatomy of a cyber attack.
Get Your Career Started Here
Connect with the Industry
At Bowie State, you’ll join a dynamic community with expert faculty, specialized labs for high-tech innovation, and strong industry partnerships, all designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals.
Join the Cyber Club
Our student Cyber Club competes at all levels, from local to national competitions, putting classroom skills to the test in real-world cyber challenges. Activities include preparation for the National Cyber League (NCL) all gaming season, tutorial workshops, field trips; hackathon prep and participation; and other types of events. All Department of Computer Science and Department of Technology and Security students are invited to become members of this fast-growing club.
Center for Cyber Security and Emerging Technologies
The Center for Cyber Security and Emerging Technologies at Bowie State provides educational, research and training opportunities in network and information security to students and faculty. Because of our demonstrated excellence and national leadership in cybersecurity, the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have designated Bowie State University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education since 2009.