Cybercrime (certificate)

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Official Title of Certificate: Cybercrime, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.LEN.CYBR-CRME

Total Credit Hours: 37

About Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute

Purpose: Prepares students for careers in the area of criminal investigation and cybercrime or to meet requirements for promotion and additional career responsibility. Provides students with an educational opportunity to earn a certificate in cybercrime. Prepares students with a continuous and thorough accumulation of knowledge in cybercrime prevention, criminal investigation and evidentiary presentation.

Students who have career interests in an area of criminal justice should consult with one of the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute faculty to assure specific career goals are met.

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Certificate Graduation Requirements

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Certificate Requirements: 37 credits

CJS 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit hours
CTP 103 - Theories and Applications of Digital Technology 3 credit hours
CTS 107 - Cyber Essentials 3 credit hours
CTS 110 - Network Essentials 4 credit hours
CTS 140 - Network Security Fundamentals 4 credit hours
CJS 206 - Cybercrime 3 credit hours
CJS 170 - Digital Forensics 1 3 credit hours
CJS 207 - Digital Forensics 2 4 credit hours
LGS 216 - Criminal Evidence and Procedure 3 credit hours
CJS 222 - Investigation and Criminalistics 4 credit hours
CJS, CTA, CTP, CTS or HLS elective 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Career and Educational Advancement Resources

Career, Workforce Certifications Education and Transfer Resources

Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.