Cyber Crime Specialist (CCR1)  Technical Certificate of Credit


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.

Curriculum Outline (21 hours)
Required classes 21
CIST 1001

Provides an overview of information systems computers and technology. Topics include: Information Systems and Technology Terminology Computer History Data Representation Data Storage Concepts Fundamentals of Information Processing Fundamentals of Information Security Information Technology Ethics Fundamentals of Hardware Operation Fundamentals of Networking Fundamentals of the Internet Fundamentals of Software Design Concepts Fundamentals of Software (System and Application) System Development Methodology Computer Number Systems conversion (Binary and Hexadecimal) Mobile computing.

4
CIST 1601

This course provides a broad overview of information security. It covers terminology history security systems development and implementation. Student will also cover the legal ethical and professional issues in information security.

3
CIST 1122

This course serves to provide students with the knowledge of the fundamentals of computer technology networking and security along with the skills required to identify hardware peripheral networking and security components with an introduction to the fundamentals of installing and maintaining computers. Students will develop the skills to identify the basic functionality of the operating system perform basic troubleshooting techniques utilize proper safety procedures and effectively interact with customers and peers. This course is designed to help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification examination.

4
CIST 2612
Prerequisites: CIST 1122, CIST 1601

This course examines the use of computers in the commission of crimes collection analysis and production of digital evidence. Students will use computer resources to explore basic computer forensic investigation techniques.

4
CRJU 1010

Introduces the development and organization of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics include: the American criminal justice system; constitutional limitations; organization of enforcement adjudication and corrections; and career opportunities and requirements.

3
CRJU 2050
Prerequisite: CRJU 1010

Introduces the substantive law of major crimes against persons and property. Attention is given to observation of courtroom trials. Topics include: laws of arrest and search and seizure; procedures governing arrest trial and administration of criminal sanctions; rules of evidence; general court procedures; rights and duties of officers and citizens; and Supreme Court rulings that apply to Law Enforcement/Overview of Constitutional Law.

3
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