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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Cyber Crime Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta Campus

Entrance Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer
Length of Program: Three Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 21

Program Description:

This is a complementary certificate for the Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity students.  The need for cyber forensics professionals is expanding, so by providing basic training in Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime, this certificate will allow Criminal Justice students to embed Cybersecurity courses and enhance their current degree. Cybersecurity students can add the additional Criminal Justice courses to earn the TCC. Cyber forensics is a challenging and rewarding career that offers numerous opportunities for professionals who are passionate about technology, law enforcement, and legal proceedings. 

 

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 21 credits

CIST 1001COMPUTER CONCEPTS

4

CIST 1122HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

4

CIST 1601INFORMATION SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

3

CIST 2612COMPUTER FORENSICS

4

CRJU 1010INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY

3

CRJU 2050INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

3

Notes:

  • A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Cyber Crime Specialist

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 First Semester

CIST 1001COMPUTER CONCEPTS

4

CRJU 1010INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY

3

Year 1 Second Semester

CIST 1122HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

4

CIST 1601INFORMATION SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

3

Year 1 Third Semester

CIST 2612COMPUTER FORENSICS

4

CRJU 2050INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

3