Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Cybercrime and Security Concentration

Cybercrime and Security Concentration

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Cybercrime and Security (BSCJ-CS) is designed to provide a solid foundation in law enforcement, the courts, and corrections, while equipping the student with a strong baseline understanding of one of the emerging (and likely most significant) types of 21st century crime, that posed by cybercriminals.  The concentration will providing a basic understanding and literacy of computer networks and their vulnerabilities along with material dealing with risk management as well as terrorism and criminal threats.

 

BSCJ Program prepares the student to:

• Possess the knowledge and skills to help secure a position in the criminal justice field

• Identify the diverse needs of the criminal justice system and the public it serves

• Apply communication, professional skills and technical knowledge in the criminal justice field

 

BSCJ-CC Concentration prepares the student to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the activities and the cybercrime and cybersecurity professional in the context of the criminal justice system

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

CJUS261	Ethics in Criminal Justice	4.5
COMS203	Speech Communications	4.5
ENGL101	Composition and Critical Thinking	4.5
ENGL103	Composition: Writing and Research	4.5
ENGL201	Principles of Professional Writing	4.5
IT102	Computers and Information Technology Literacy	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Science and Technology- Laboratory Course	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Environmental Science and Sustainability- Laboratory Course	1.5
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	or
HUMELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	66

Courses: Core

CJUS141	Introduction to Criminal Justice	4
CJUS201	Law Enforcement Operations and Report Writing	4
CJUS254	Introduction to Homeland Security	4
CJUS263	American Corrections	4
CJUS280	Victimology	4
CJUS285	Juvenile Delinquency	4
CJUS290	Criminal Law	4
CJUS343	Criminology	4
CJUS375	Criminal Procedure	4
CJUS440	The Laws of Evidence	4
PBAD201	Public Administration	4
PSYC337	Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace	4
SOCL350	Social Psychology	4
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	56

Courses: Concentration

CJUS240	Introduction to Cybercrime	4
CJUS340	Cybersecurity and Policy	4
CJUS434	Terrorism and Organized Crime	4
CJUS475	Internship	4
	or
CJUS485	Cybercrime Capstone	4
CS126	Unix Fundamentals	4
CSS150	Introduction to Computer Security	4
CSS200	Principles of Network Security	4
CSS250	Security Risk Management	4
CSS280	Ethical Hacking	4
CSS340	Operating System Security	4
CSS350	Computer Forensics I	4
CSS351	Computer Forensics II	4
HLS305	Understanding Critical Infrastructures	4
IT106	Introduction to Programming Logic	4
IT204	Fundamentals of Networking	4
	Total Credit Hours:	60

note that all courses are not offered at all campuses. Consult with your academic advisor.

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Aurora (Denver Area)
• Virtual Campus