Cybercrime Investigation Option, A.A.S.

Program Description

Cybercrime investigation involves the application of computer forensics examination and analysis techniques, in order to properly preserve electronic and digital evidence, so that it may be presented in a court of law. The A.A.S. in Cybercrime Investigation combines criminal justice, forensic science, and computer courses, and is designed for students who plan to pursue entry level careers in the field of computer forensics.

Graduates of the Cybercrime Investigation Option will be able to:

• Categorize the history of the criminal justice, courts, and corrections systems, as well as the investigation  of computer crimes in the United States
• Analyze the United States criminal justice system, criminal laws, and the rules of evidence
• Apply the critical thinking skills needed for appropriate ethical decision-making in law enforcement  and computer-related fields
• Utilize the appropriate skills needed in the usage of computers, networks, and operating systems
• Examine the documentation, collection, and preservation of computer forensic evidence
• Apply concepts of systems security and cybercrime detection techniques

General Education Courses

The list of general education courses appears in the General Education List . Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.

Program Requirements

• PAS-1000 First Year Experience 1 Credit **
• BMT-2860 Cyber Law 3 Credits
• CJT-1510 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits
• CJT-2510 Criminal Law 3 Credits
• CJT-2530 Criminal Investigation 3 Credits
• CJT-2900 Capstone Seminar in Criminal Justice 3 Credits ***
• FOS-2500 Forensic Science 3 Credits
• FOS-2600 Computer Forensics I 3 Credits
• FOS-2610 Computer Forensics II 3 Credits
• INT-1620 Computer Security: Security+ Preparation 3 Credits
• INT-1700 Understanding Operating Systems 3 Credits
• PSY-1010 General Psychology 3 Credits

Transferability

Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:

• Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the  same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.

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Sequence of Study - Cybercrime Investigation Option A.A.S.

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not  include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Program Total: 60 Credits

Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course.

Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.

Triple asterisk (***) denotes a course that satisfies the culminating experience requirement for A.A.S. programs.