Cybersecurity Operations New Undergrad Degree
Starting fall 2025, the McClure School will be offering a new undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity Operations .
The J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in information and telecommunication systems, a track in cybersecurity, virtual reality and game development, plus cybersecurity and esports undergrad certificates. The school is now proud to be the home of the GRID Lab , which conducts advanced research and produces content largely centering on augmented, virtual, mixed reality and digital games. ECT is the place to gain real-world experience for careers in virtual world-building.
Our Programs
5G Readiness Certification, Spring 2025.
The McClure School is currently offering the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) 5G Readiness Certificate free of charge.
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Beyond the classroom
Interested in Cloud Engineering? Learn about it on Professor Kruse's Twitch stream .
Also, check out our network administrator Doug Bowie's collection of Tech Nuggets videos videos that guide students through a variety of networking activities.
95%
undergrad ITS alumni are either employed or in graduate school
$6.5M+
external R&D contracts awarded to the GRID Lab
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state-of-the-art lab facilities for experimentation in IT, VR and game design
$200 Billion
market value of gaming by 2023!
ITS Never Too Late
Ken Maglosky, ITS '16, shares his path to a professional career in ITS.
Latest News & Articles
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May 1, 2025
In an exclusive coverage by 10TV in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Rishabh Das discusses this emerging threat and outlines potential defensive measures to identify deepfake threats.
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March 28, 2025
Ohio University is partnering with Checkpoint to enhance the cybersecurity workforce. The university will be a part of the global effort to prepare today’s students with vital cyber skills to protect our digital future.
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March 21, 2025
Dr. Rishabh Das is a new Assistant Professor at the McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies teaching students about the importance of cyber security. We interviewed him to learn about his role as a professor, his research and the unique opportunities and guidance he offers to Ohio University students.