Cyber Crime Specialist Certificate

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Program Description

The Cybercrime Specialist certificate was created to better prepare our students to become computer forensics professionals. This program provides basic training in computer forensics and cybercrime; to produce competent entry-level computer forensics technicians. (Program Length: 2 Semesters Minimum)

View the Cyber Crime Specialist Certificate Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Employment Opportunities

Cybersecurity in business and industrial firms, financial institutions, government agencies, software developers, and Internet Service Providers

Curriculum

Essential Technical Courses (21 Credits)

CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 1122 - Hardware Installation and Maintenance Credit hours: 4
CIST 1601 - Information Security Fundamentals Credit hours: 3
CIST 2612 - Computer Forensics Credit hours: 4
CRJU 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit hours: 3
CRJU 2050 - Criminal Procedure Credit hours: 3

Total Hours: 21

Suggested First Semester classes:

CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 1122 - Hardware Installation and Maintenance Credit hours: 4
CRJU 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit hours: 3

Note:

Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.