Cybercriminology & Security Studies

Cybercrime Concentration

• Required Core Courses (18 credits):

• CSS 130 - Cyber Fundamentals I 3 Credits
• CSS 131 - Cyber Fundamentals II 3 Credits
• CSS 310 - Cyber Crime Investigation 3 Credits
• CSS 427 - Cybercriminology 3 Credits
• CSS 430 - Cyber Security 3 Credits
• CSS 435 - Social Engineering 3 Credits

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• Digital Forensic Directed Electives (6 credits):

  Choose 6 credits from the following:

• CSS 235 - Introduction to Computer Forensics I 3 Credits
• CSS 236 - Introduction to Computer Forensics II 3 Credits
• CSS 312 - Advanced Digital Forensics 3 Credits
• CSS 432 - Forensic Accounting 3 Credits

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  Security and Risk Taking Directed Electives (6 credits):

  Choose 6 credits from the following:

• CSS 330 - Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis 3 Credits
• CSS 331 - Files and Database Systems 3 Credits
• CSS 332 - Information Systems Security 3 Credits
• CSS 411 - Cyber Threat Analysis 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

Fall 1st Year

• CRIM 150 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 3 Credits
• ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  Health | Credits/Units 3
• Foundational Studies: ​ Communication | Credits/Units 3
• Foundational Studies: ​ Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

• CRIM 200 - Criminology 3 Credits
• CRIM 220 - Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Credits
• ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  GPCD | Credits/Units 3
• Foundational Studies: ​ Quantitative Literacy/Mathematics | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

• CSS 130 - Cyber Fundamentals I 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  Fine & Performing Arts | 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies: ​ Literary Studies | 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies: ​ Laboratory Sciences | 4 Credits
• ​Directed Major Elective | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

• CSS 131 - Cyber Fundamentals II 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  History | 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies: ​ Ethics & Social Responsibility | 3 Credits
• ​Directed Major Elective | 3 Credits
• Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

• CRIM 420 - Criminal Law and Procedure I 3 Credits
• CSS 427 - Cybercriminology 3 Credits
• CSS 310 - Cyber Crime Investigation 3 Credits
• Directed Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
• Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

• CSS 430 - Cyber Security 3 Credits
• CRIM 435 - Criminal Investigation 3 Credits
• Directed Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
• Foundational Studies:  Junior Composition | Credits/Units 3
• Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

• CSS 435 - Social Engineering 3 Credits
• CRIM 440 - Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  UDIE | Credits/Units 3
• Elective | Credits/Units 3
• Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

• CRIM 499 - Danger and Disorder: Critical Issues in Criminology 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  UDIE | Credits/Units 3
• Elective | Credits/Units 3
• Elective | Credits/Units 3
• Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

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  For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

   

  Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.isuportal.indstate.edu. 

   

  Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/cybercriminology-security-studies 

Fall 1st Year

• CRIM 150 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 3 Credits
• ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  Health | 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies: ​ Communication | 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies: ​ Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

• CRIM 200 - Criminology 3 Credits
• CRIM 220 - Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Credits
• ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  GPCD | 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies: ​ Quantitative Literacy/Math | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

• Major Elective (Physical Security Concentration) | 3 Credits
• Major Elective (Physical Security Concentration) | 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  Laboratory Sciences | 4 Credits
• Foundational Studies: ​ Fine & Performing Arts | 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies: ​ Literary Studies | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

• Foundational Studies:  History | 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies: ​ Ethics & Social Responsibility | 3 Credits
• ​Major Elective (Physical Security Concentration) | 3 Credits
• Major Elective (Physical Security Concentration) | 3 Credits
• Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

• CRIM 420 - Criminal Law and Procedure I 3 Credits
• Major Elective (Physical Security Concentration) | 3 Credits
• Major Elective (Physical Security Concentration) | 3 Credits
• Major Elective (Physical Security Concentration) | 3 Credits
• Elective | 3 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

• Major Elective (Physical Security Concentration) | 3 Credits
• Major Elective (Physical Security Concentration) | 3 Credits
• Major Elective (Physical Security Concentration) | 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  Junior Composition | 3 Credits
• Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

• CRIM 440 - Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
• Major Elective (Physical Security Concentration) | 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  UDIE | 3 Credits
• Elective | 3 Credits
• Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

• CRIM 499 - Danger and Disorder: Critical Issues in Criminology 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:  UDIE | 3 Credits
• Elective | 3 Credits
• Elective | 3 Credits
• Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

•  

  For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

   

  Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.portal.indstate.edu. 

   

  Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/cybercriminology-security-studies