| CYSE 368 (3cr.) | CYSE 368 (6cr.) | |
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| Description | Internships provide a mechanism for students to utilize their learned abilities from the classroom, in real-world application through employment. This course requires students to obtain an internship or have employment in a cyber-related job; this role must be concurrent with the semester registered for CYSE 368. At the same time as the internship, students will complete course assignments that define the employment relationship, articulate learning outcomes, and detail their work experiences through reflection-based journals in real-time. In this section, students must work a minimum of 150 hours in their internship through the duration of the course. | Internships provide a mechanism for students to utilize their learned abilities from the classroom, in real-world application through employment. This course requires students to obtain an internship or have employment in a cyber-related job; this role must be concurrent with the semester registered for CYSE 368. At the same time as the internship, students will complete course assignments that define the employment relationship, articulate learning outcomes, and detail their work experiences through reflection-based journals in real-time. In this section, students must work a minimum of 300 hours in their internship through the duration of the course. |
| Who This Section is Recommended For |
This section of CYSE 368 is recommended for students who work less than 25 hours per week at their internships or have part-time jobs in a cyber-related field.
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This section of CYSE 368 is recommended for students that have roles that provide them with a guaranteed 25 or more hours a week or have full-time jobs in a cyber-related field. |
*Prerequisites: The student’s internship placement must be coordinated with the site supervisor of the internship and approved by the School of Cybersecurity’s Internship Director.
CYSE 368 Course Expectations
While completing the CYSE 368 required course, there are expectations students should be aware of to ensure their success.
- CYSE 368 is required for all ODU School of Cybersecurity students to graduate. It is an asynchronous course designed to monitor student progress in internship roles.
- Students are expected to submit all assignments on time to reflect deadlines established by an employer. This reinforces the importance of time management.
- CYSE 368 is writing intensive; students should be aware that not only are they graded upon the physical act of having an internship, but they are graded for their critical thinking and writing skills as well.
- If for any reason your status changes at your internship (i.e. separation or termination) you need to immediately contact the internship director and academic advisor.
- If a student cannot fulfill the required CYSE 368, they must contact the internship director before registering for CYSE 494 Entrepreneurship in Cybersecurity and they should coordinate with their academic advisor. They must demonstrate that all avenues for securing a cybersecurity internship were unsuccessful.
*The question students need to ask themselves is what role they want to work in the cybersecurity field following graduation. An internship will allow students to gain realworld experience, develop valuable technical and non-technical skaills, and clarify their cybersecurity career goals while at ODU.
CYSE 368 FAQs
CYSE 368: Internships in Cybersecurity, is a required course for all Old Dominion University, School of Cybersecurity students. Frequently asked questions and their answers can be found below.
Getting an internship can be difficult. A great place to start is with the Monarch Internship and COOP Center.
No. The cybersecurity internship must be active/live in the semester you are enrolled in CYSE 368. This course requires that you have an active internship. The course’s assignments are based on your current internship experience.
Once you are a student at ODU in the School of Cybersecurity, you should begin looking for internship opportunities. If you have a strong cybersecurity background, you may be able to find an internship earlier. You would certainly want some level of knowledge and skills in cybersecurity before your internship.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOUR SENIOR YEAR.
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The application process is rigorous. Cyber Clinic is Juniors and Seniors only SOC is Sophomore, Juniors and rising Seniors.
This is a good question to discuss with your academic advisor.
Typically, if you are taking the internship with your other course load, the 3-credit option (150 hours) would make the most sense.
If you are planning the cybersecurity internship as a full-time position, then you may want to consider the 6 credit or 300-hour option.
*Both options require a detailed final paper and submission of your artifacts into your ePortfolio.
If your internship is clearly Cyber or IT, then there is no need to get pre-approval. If in doubt, contact Professor Teresa Duvall, tduvall@odu.edu.
***For all correspondence to Prof. Duvall, include your UIN and full name. Also indicate your class standing (e.g. Junior, Senior, etc.) ***
It might! Contact the Cybersecurity Director of Internships, Professor Duvall, tduvall@odu.edu.
***For all correspondence to Prof. Duvall, include your UIN and full name. Also indicate your class standing (e.g. Junior, Senior, etc.) ***
Students have found internships in the past through the following outlets: Company Websites, Friends, Government Jobs, Google search, referrals, emails, professors, career fairs, LinkedIn, Handshake, ODU Job Fairs, Fraternity, Monarch Internship & Co-Op Office, ODU ITS Help Desk, ODU Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab.