Cybercrime Investigation and Enforcement Bachelor of Science

MISSION

Our mission is to provide students with essential conceptual knowledge and skills to prevent, investigate, and enforce cybercrimes and cyberthreats. 

What is Cybercrime Investigation and Enforcement?

This program combines elements of law enforcement, computer investigative, legal and security skills, forensics, and other related fields in the study of crime prevention and response to various crimes occurring in the cyber world.

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What can I do with a Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime Investigation and Enforcement?

Graduates of the program will be well prepared for traditional and emerging positions related to prevention, investigation, and enforcement of crime generally, and cyber-related crimes more specifically.

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Cybercrime Investigation and Enforcement Degree Plan

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CORE (16 CREDITS)

  • CJ 213 Introduction to Criminal Justice (4)
  • CJ 331 Police and Community (4)
  • CJ 352 Criminal Law (4)
  • CJ 452 Criminal Procedure (4)

Cybercrime Investigation and Enforcement Core Courses (24 credits)

  • CIE 213 Introduction to Cybercrime (4)
  • CIE 305 Ethics in Cybercrime Investigation and Enforcement (4)
  • CIE 321 Principles of Cyber Forensic Investigations (4)
  • CIE 409 Cybercrime Investigation and Enforcement Practicum (4)
  • CIE 407 Capstone Seminar (4)
  • CIE 425 Contemporary Issues on Cybercrime and Cybersecurity (4)

INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORE COURSES (16 CREDITS)

  • IS 283 Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Criminal Investigation (4)
  • IS 373 Computer Security for Criminal Investigation (4)
  • IS 473 Network Security for Criminal Investigation (4)
  • IS 474 Ethical Hacking for Criminal Investigation (4)

ELECTIVES

Choose four upper division courses from CJ, CIE or IS (16).

This may include an additional 4 credits of CIE 409.

TOTAL: 72 credits

Dr. Omar Melchor Ayala

Mari Sakiyama, PhD

Cybercrime Investigation and Enforcement
Program Coordinator

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