CyberCriminology Certificates (Coming Fall 2023)

CyberCriminology and Security Studies Certificates

The School of Criminology and Security Studies will offer two (2) separate certificates in Cybercriminology and Security Studies starting Fall 2023. These certificates are designed for non-majors or non-degree seeking students. The certificate programs will be stackable and target individuals who may either want to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Cybercriminology and Security Studies or are already pursuing the degree or are not pursuing a degree but rather training for their job. This means that all courses taken are also courses needed for the major or minor. Therefore, if a student decides to enroll and major, double major, or add a minor, all the courses taken for the certificate can be applied to the major or minor. There are business majors that want to have a cybersecurity certificate as well that complements their business degree. Students may also use the certificates to build towards a minor in the designated area. Finally, those who are working in the field of Cybercriminology and Security Studies could use these certificates to enhance their marketability.

For the Digital Forensics Certificate students will take the four courses (9 credits) from the list below. There are no prerequisites in any of the courses.

Digital Forensics Certificate (9 credits)

CSS 235 Computer Forensics (3 credits)
CSS 236 Mobile Forensics (3 credits)
CSS 312 Advanced Digital Forensics (3 credits)
CSS 333 Media Forensics (3 credits)

For the Security and Risk Certificate students will take the four courses (9 credits) from the list below. There are no prerequisites in any of the courses.

Security and Risk Certificate (9 Credits)

CSS 330 Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis (3 credits)
CSS 332 Information Systems Security (3 credits)
CSS 370 Incident Response and Disaster Recovery (3 credits)
CSS 411 Cyber Threat Analysis (3 credits)