{"id":1276406,"date":"2023-11-17T09:24:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T15:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1276406"},"modified":"2023-11-19T08:04:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T14:04:22","slug":"new-program-at-ut-tyler-names-first-graduate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1276406","title":{"rendered":"New program at UT Tyler names first graduate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1276407\" src=\"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2023\/11\/uttylercyber-175x153.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2023\/11\/uttylercyber-175x153.png 175w, https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2023\/11\/uttylercyber-200x175.png 200w, https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2023\/11\/uttylercyber.png 314w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/>TYLER &#8212; Jacob Ledbetter of Rockwall is the pioneer graduate of the state\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first of its kind master\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s degree at UT Tyler. UT Tyler\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Masters of Science \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Cybersecurity and Data Analytics program was fully established last year as an effort to aid the shortage of cybersecurity professionals. This program is the first of its kind in the state of Texas to combine both cybersecurity and data analytics, according to UT Tyler and our news partner KETK. Ledbetter had always had an interest in computer forensics, deciding to change his career path after receiving his bachelor\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s in criminal justice. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I made some sacrifices this past year to get to this point, and it has been a rewarding experience. Having no prior knowledge, I am thankful my professors and adviser were understanding and patient while providing me guidance.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Ledbetter said.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This program is open to all baccalaureate graduates of any major as well as working professionals of all occupations. The completely online program offers several electives with many certifications in areas including cyber data foundation, applied cybersecurity and applied data analytics.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It took nine years and a lot of work and support from many at the university to get us to the point of celebrating Mr. Ledbetter\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s graduation. He will hold a special place for us.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Said Dr. Robert Schumaker, UT Tyler co-departmental program coordinator for computer science.<\/p>\n<p>This new program adds to the more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs offered by UT Tyler available to its nearly 10,000 students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TYLER &#8212; Jacob Ledbetter of Rockwall is the pioneer graduate of the state\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first of its kind master\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s degree at UT Tyler. UT Tyler\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Masters of Science \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Cybersecurity and Data Analytics program was fully established last year as an effort to aid the shortage of cybersecurity professionals. 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