u/Comfortable_Elk1733

Hello all,

Are the rest of the classes in the Info Sec Track in the same format as CS6035? As in are they more like projects that you complete versus a traditional college class with lectures and tests? I'm in the Info Sec Track now and was thinking about switching to Policy, but thinking maybe I should just stick it out and take it slow and learn the concepts thoroughly. But I'm wondering about how the rest of the classes would be post CS 6035. Thanks!

Okay first question-

I tried to take CS 6035 this past Spring & it didn't go well. So I'm Trying again this Summer semester with PUBP 6725. However since it went so badly it showed me that I should switch from Info Sec Track to Policy. With that being said, I asked the advisors about switching and they said I have to take CS 6035 first before applying to switch, which I knew, but they also said not to take courses from the other track.

Which brings me to my next question.

I signed up for INTA 6103 and INTA 6742 for the Fall 2026 semester. It looked like these two would be relatively easy together (correct me if I'm wrong those who have taken them please). But would it be better to just try to take CS 6035 again? The thought of doing that again so soon gives me anxiety, but maybe if I start cramming the concepts now?

So would it be better to keep going with the plan that I had going or to bite the bullet and just go for it again in the Fall instead of the 2 Policy track classes? I'm honestly not sure now. Thanks in advance!

For those who have taken it, would you recommend PUBP 6725 as a summer class? I looked back at prior posts and there seems to be conflicting answers. This would be my first class in the program. I tried to take CS 6035 last semester, but had to drop because of the heavy course load and not being able to balance it with work and family responsibilities. Thanks in advance for any advice!