Coach's Corner | Thomas Edison State University

Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

On behalf of everyone at Thomas Edison State University, we hope that students affected by the wildfires in Southern California remain safe. The University is offering accommodations to students affected by the wildfires:

Students who are directly impacted by the fires and who are currently registered in courses for the November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025 terms have the option of receiving a free eight-week course extension without mentor approval; or, a 100% tuition credit for their course(s) to a future term. Affected students should submit a Request for Course Extension Form or a Request for Course Withdrawal Form indicating “Southern California wildfires” as the reason for the request. Please note that TECEP exams in these terms cannot be extended, nor credited for tuition after the exam has been taken.

Impacted students who are currently on a course extension for the September 2024 and October 2024 terms can request a second eight-week extension on their current term at no additional cost.

Request an Accommodation: Students affected by the wildfire and evacuations who need an accommodation should contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registration@tesu.edu or by phone at 609-777-5680. Accommodation requests should be submitted by January 24th. Requests after that date can be accommodated if the student provides documentation of the reason for the late request.

coach's corner Are you considering a career in the aviation, nuclear, cybersecurity, or IT fields but need some direction? Are you already a professional in one of these areas but need some guidance? Email our coaches corner for help. Send your questions to coachescorner@tesu.edu. Below are some questions asked and our Coach’s response:

What are some areas of specialization available in the cybersecurity field that you don’t normally see publicized?
There are numerous areas of specialization in cybersecurity. Penetration testing is an important one that seeks weaknesses in a digital system that might be exploited by a hacker. Forensics is also an important specialization that examines what went wrong should a breach occur. Security Education & Awareness is primarily interested in preventing a breach by training and educating employees to avoid situations that lead to a breach.

I think I am interested in the cybersecurity field, but I’m not sure. What is the best way for me to learn more about what the field has to offer?
Good question… there are lots of options here. You might consult with an advisor at college, you might do research and read about it (lots of articles out there) or speak to someone in an IT department at your workplace. Perhaps attend a local meeting of an IT/cyber organization. There is much to offer in the field….there are thousands of openings, the future is bright, and the pay scale is very generous for qualified cyber workers with salaries running from $175,000 in some areas of the country.