Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

Cyber Crime Specialist Certificate (CCR1)

This is a complementary certificate for the information Security and Criminal Justice students.  This certificate program will provide basic training in Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime.

NOTE: Program courses in Computer Information Systems require strong aptitudes for math, problem solving, critical thinking, listening, teamwork, and written direction.

Credits for CIST & CISM courses are awarded only for courses that have been completed within the last seven years. Any courses completed over seven years ago may be recommended by the program chair and approved by the Dean of the School of Business/Public Services if the student presents recent, documented, in-field experience or current software certification.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may seek employment as entry-level computer forensics technicians in a variety of corporate and criminal justice environments.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 21 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1122Hardware Installation and Maintenance

4

CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3

CIST 2612Computer Forensics

4

CRJU 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3