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Cryptology, Certificate

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Cryptology / 2025-2026 Curriculum
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Program details

Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: LACRYCERT
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Curriculum Checksheet

Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
This certificate requires 18 upper division credit hours. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses.
Required Courses
MAT 440 Group Theory or MAT 444 Intermediate Abstract Algebra
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MAT 445 Theory of Numbers
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MAT 447 Cryptography I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MAT 448 Cryptography II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Elective Courses (choose two)
Students may substitute an approved cryptography-related internship for 3 credit hours of elective coursework.
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
General Studies designations listed next to courses were valid for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.
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