Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101  or ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Certificate Requirements: 31 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 170 - Digital Forensics 1 3 credit hours
• CJS 206 - Cybercrime 3 credit hours
• CJS 207 - Digital Forensics 2 4 credit hours
• CJS 222 - Investigation and Criminalistics 4 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Describe and explain the foundational theoretical concepts and history of cybercrime in the U.S. and abroad.   
2. Explain cybercrime techniques used to compromise government and private networks. 
3. Describe the basic components of computer technology, to include hardware, software, and network systems.   
4. Explore and develop career paths in the field of cybercrime and cybersecurity.   
5. Outline a computer forensic investigation. 
6. Examine the interconnected roles between federal, state, and local law enforcement to investigate and apprehend cybercriminals. 

Related Offerings

Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.

• Cybercrime (A.A.S.)  

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