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Cyber Crime Technology

Curriculum Description

This curriculum will prepare students to enter the field of computer crime investigations and private security. Students completing this curriculum will be capable of investigating computer crimes, properly seize and recover computer evidence and aid in the prosecution of cyber criminals.

Course work in this curriculum will include a division of work in the disciplines of criminal justice and computer information systems. Additionally, students will be required to take specific cyber crime classes.

Graduates should qualify to become computer crime investigators for local or state criminal justice agencies. Also these graduates should be competent to serve as computer security specialists or consultants with private business.

The following represents one way in which the certificate can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y C55210P1)

Certificate

C55210
NC CIP: 43.0116
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2016

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CCT 110 Intro to Cyber Crime 3 0 0 3
CJC 111 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 0 0 3
CJC 131 Criminal Law 3 0 0 3
  Total: 9 0 0 9

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CCT 112 Ethics and High Technology 3 0 0 3
CCT 121 Computer Crime Invest 3 2 0 4
  Total: 6 2 0 7

Total Credit Hours: 16

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