Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime Investigation

Computer-based crime has become an enormous global problem for business and law enforcement agencies at all levels. As a result, there is a growing need for individuals who combine criminal justice knowledge with computer technology skills to investigate this new and growing area of criminal activity. The Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime Investigation (BSCI) degree program is designed to equip graduates with a base of practical, real-world applications in the field of criminal justice with strong emphasis on foundational studies in the electronic criminal investigation of such crimes as fraud, identity theft, computer terrorism and other computer-related crimes that are committed in both a national and global environment. The investigation of computer-based crimes is not limited to federal, state, and local agencies, but is also increasing in organizations that conduct business in an electronic environment.

Outcomes:

• Interpret the basic organizational structure and functionality of the criminal justice system
• Identify the phases of an ethical and legal criminal investigation conducted through the proper phases of the investigative process
• Explain the importance of security in an organization as well as an understanding of security architecture for common computer platforms and applications
• Analyze the relationship between criminal law, computer and cyber-crime, and concepts for collecting, analyzing, recovering and preserving computer forensic evidence
• Define and explain the fundamentals of current computer networks and protocols of data communications
• Explain database concepts and capabilities of modern database systems, and apply those concepts in identifying the use of database systems in criminal activity

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

CJUS261	Ethics in Criminal Justice	4.5
ENGL101	Composition and Critical Thinking	4.5
ENGL103	Composition: Writing and Research	4.5
ENGL201	Principles of Professional Writing	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
IT101	Computers and Information Technology Literacy	4.5
ELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
MATH301	Data Driven Statistics	4.5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Lab - Science and Technology	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Lab - Environmental Science and Sustainability	1.5
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5
	or
SOCL340	Diversity in American Life	4.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5

Courses: General Education Humanities Elective Choices

HIST101	Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century	4.5
HUMN250	World Values and Cultures	4.5
LITR201	Literature: A Reflection of Life	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	66

Courses: Core

ACCT199	Special Topics in Accounting	1-6
ACCT201	Accounting I	4
CJUS141	Introduction to Criminal Justice	4
CJUS254	Introduction to Homeland Security	4
CJUS290	Criminal Law	4
CJUS375	Criminal Procedure	4
CJUS440	The Laws of Evidence	4
CJUS448	Criminal Investigation	4
CJUS475	Internship	4
	or
CJUS484	Criminal Justice Capstone	4
CS104	Problem Solving Concepts With C++	4
CS146	Introduction to UNIX	4
CSS150	Introduction to Computer Security	4
CSS200	Principles of Network Security	4
CSS350	Computer Forensics I	4
CSS351	Computer Forensics II	4
HRMT215	Management of Human Resources	4
IT140	Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments	4
IT205	Fundamentals of Networking	4
IT235	Database Applications With Access	4
IT254	Spreadsheet Applications	4
IT340	Client/Server System and Network Administration	4
IT400	Information Technology Architectures	4
MGM335	Organizational Behavior Principles	4
MGMT115	Introductory Business Practices	4
PBAD201	Public Administration	4
PSYC337	Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace	4
PSYC436	Introduction to Criminal Profiling	4
SOCL350	Social Psychology	4
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	116

Total Credit Hours: 182

Locations

• Colorado Springs