Cybercriminology & Security Studies

The purpose of the Cybercriminology and Security Studies major is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of national, corporate, and cyber security theories and practices and to prepare them for a career in security, law enforcement, and business environments.

Core Courses

21 credits

CRIM 150 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 3 credits
CRIM 200 - Criminology 3 credits
CRIM 220 - Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 credits
CRIM 420 - Criminal Law and Procedure I 3 credits
CRIM 435 - Criminal Investigation 3 credits
CRIM 440 - Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 credits
CRIM 499 - Danger and Disorder: Critical Issues in Criminology 3 credits

Cybercrime Concentration

Students completing the Cybercrime Concentration should choose 24 credits from the following courses.

CSS 130 - Cyber Fundamentals I 3 credits
or
CS 101 - Fundamentals of Computing 3 credits
CSS 131 - Cyber Fundamentals II 3 credits
or
CS 151 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 credits
CSS 235 - Introduction to Computer Forensics I 3 credits
CSS 236 - Introduction to Computer Forensics II 3 credits
CSS 330 - Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis 3 credits
CSS 331 - Files and Database Systems 3 credits
or
MIS 420 - Data and Knowledge Management 3 credits
CSS 332 - Information Systems Security 3 credits
or
MIS 350 - Information Security 3 credits
CSS 430 - Cyber Security 3 credits
CSS 431 - Cyber Warfare 3 credits
CSS 432 - Forensic Accounting 3 credits
or
BUS 201 - Principles of Accounting I 3 credits
or
ACCT 200 - Survey of Accounting 3 credits
CRIM 416 - Symposium on Criminology 1-3 credits
CRIM 497 - Individual Directed Study 1-3 credits
CRIM 498 - Internship in Criminology 3-6 credits
INAN 330 - Cybercrime 3 credits

Cybercrime Directed Electives

Students completing the Cybercrime Concentration should complete 6 credits of Directed Electives from the following courses.

CRIM 416 - Symposium on Criminology 1-3 credits
CRIM 419 - White-Collar Crime 3 credits
CRIM 497 - Individual Directed Study 1-3 credits
CRIM 498 - Internship in Criminology 3-6 credits
CSS 210 - Introduction to Networking 3 credits
CSS 211 - Introduction to Computer Security 3 credits
CSS 310 - Cyber Crime Investigation 3 credits
CSS 312 - Windows Internet Trace Evidence 3 credits
CSS 410 - Cyber Law and Privacy in a Digital Age 3 credits
CSS 411 - Cyber Threat Analysis 3 credits
CSS 427 - Cybercriminology 3 credits
CSS 435 - Social Engineering 3 credits
INAN 350 - Crime Analysis 3 credits
INAN 386 - Criminal Profiling 3 credits
INAN 410 - Terrorism 3 credits

Physical Security Concentration

Students completing the Physical Security Concentration should choose 24 credits from the following courses.

CRIM 201 - Institutional, Industrial, and Commercial Security 3 credits
CRIM 303 - Crime Prevention 3 credits
CRIM 315 - Techniques of Criminal Justice Interviewing 3 credits
CRIM 416 - Symposium on Criminology 1-3 credits
CRIM 497 - Individual Directed Study 1-3 credits
CRIM 498 - Internship in Criminology 3-6 credits
CSS 221 - Introduction to Security Management 3 credits
CSS 222 - Introduction to Private Security 3 credits
CSS 223 - Introduction to Loss Prevention 3 credits
CSS 321 - School and Campus Security 3 credits
CSS 322 - Border and Coastal Security 3 credits
CSS 323 - Transportation Systems Security 3 credits
CSS 421 - Protective Services 3 credits
CSS 422 - Fraud Investigation 3 credits
CSS 420 - Workplace Safety/OSHA 3 credits
or
HRD 394 - Occupational Liability and Safety 3 credits

Physical Security Directed Electives

Students completing the Physical Secuirty Concentration should choose 6 credits of Directed Electives from the following courses.

CRIM 202 - Retail Security 3 credits
CRIM 396 - Introduction to Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3 credits
CRIM 416 - Symposium on Criminology 1-3 credits
CRIM 419 - White-Collar Crime 3 credits
CRIM 497 - Individual Directed Study 1-3 credits
CRIM 498 - Internship in Criminology 3-6 credits
CSS 335 - Principles of Retail Investigations 3 credits
CSS 423 - Retail Accounting and Inventory Control 3 credits
CSS 424 - Loss Prevention Data Analysis 3 credits

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