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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 program of study 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.

Associate in Applied Science

A55210
NC CIP: 43.0116
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2018

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 Comprehensive Articulation Agreement 3 0 0 3
SEC 110 Security Concepts 2 2 0 3
Select one:
Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 110
OR
Introduction to Computers Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Requisite (2) (2) (0) (3)
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy Requisite 1 2 0 2
Totals

Class Hours: 9
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 11

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
CJC 112 Criminology Requisite 3 0 0 3
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support Requisite 2 3 0 3
Select one:
Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
NET 110
OR
Networking Concepts (2) (2) (0) (3)
NET 125 Introduction to Networks 1 4 0 3
Totals

Class Hours: 12
Lab/Shop Hours: 9
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 16

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Universal General Education Transfer Component Global Distinction Requisite 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Comprehensive Articulation Agreement ** ** 0 3
Select one:
Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 110
OR
Introduction to Business Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Requisite (3) (0) (0) (3)
CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concept Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Requisite 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
MAT 110
OR
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy NEW VERSION 2018FA Requisite 2 2 0 3
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy NEW VERSION 2018FA Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Universal General Education Transfer Component Global Distinction Requisite (2) (2) (0) (3)
Totals

Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 12

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CCT 231 Technology Crimes & Law 3 0 0 3
CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic NEW VERSION 2018FA Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Requisite 2 3 0 3
CJC 131 Criminal Law Requisite 3 0 0 3
DBA 110 Database Concepts 2 3 0 3
___ ___ Other Major Hours Elective List 1 * * * 3
Totals

Class Hours: 10
Lab/Shop Hours: 6
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CCT 250 Network Vulnerabilities I Requisite 2 2 0 3
CCT 289 Capstone Project Requisite 1 6 0 3
___ ___ Other Major Hours Elective List 2 * * * 3
Select one:
Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
COM 120
OR
Intro Interpersonal Com Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Global Distinction Requisite (3) (0) (0) (3)
COM 231
OR
Public Speaking Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Universal General Education Transfer Component Global Distinction Requisite (3) (0) (0) (3)
ENG 114
OR
Prof Research & Reporting Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Global Distinction Requisite (3) (0) (0) (3)
ENG 115 Oral Communication 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
PSY 118
OR
Interpersonal Psychology NEW REQUISITE 2018FA Requisite (3) (0) (0) (3)
PSY 150 General Psychology Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Universal General Education Transfer Component Global Distinction Requisite 3 0 0 3
Totals

Class Hours: 9
Lab/Shop Hours: 8
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15

Total Credit Hours: 69

Legend

  • : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
  • : Local Requirement
  • : Instructional Service Agreement
  • : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
  • : Global Distinction
  • : Requisite(s)

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110 or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

Other Major Hours Elective List 1 - Select 3 hours: CTS 220, NET 126, NOS 110, NOS 120, NOS 130

Other Major Hours Elective List 2 - Select 3 hours: CSC 139, CSC 151, CSC 153, SEC 150, WBL 111, WBL 121, WEB 110

*This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.

** Hours vary depending on course selection.

A55210