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Cyber Criminology and Cyber Security

Graduate Certificate

Online

Course Delivery

15

Total Credits

$857

Credit Hour

1 year

Minimum Duration


Program Overview

The Certificate in Cyber Criminology and Cyber Security provides an introduction to cybercrime and digital forensic investigation. Students gain the foundational knowledge regarding law enforcement practice and industry responses to cybercrime and cybersecurity. The program is built for those with or without a technical background. Graduates will be able to detect various cybercrimes that occur and utilize forensic techniques to properly seize and analyze digital evidence from devices like computers, smartphones and tablets.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of social and legal concepts of cybercrime and cyberterrorism and the public and private sector organizations responsible for prevention and interventions in cybercrime and cyberterrorism.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of architecture of computer systems and networks, basic principles of cybersecurity, and application of cybersecurity strategies.
  • Conduct appropriate digital forensics techniques and procedures within legal and ethical parameters to produce complete and reliable digital evidence for criminal and civil courts.

Career Outlook

Graduates can pursue careers in digital forensics, law enforcement, cybersecurity or intelligence analysis, whether in the government or the private sector. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupations related to computers and information technology are growing faster than any other group.


A Top-Ranked Education

  • #6 Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
  • #5 Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs for Veterans — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
  • 60th among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024

 

Allison Rojek Headshot

Allison Rojek

Director of Online Programs

Allison Rojek is an instructor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. Her teaching interests focus on analyzing homicide, criminological theory, violent crime reduction, and crime analysis.

Course Information

 

Core

CJ 872 — Open Source Information (3 credits)

CJ 874 — Cybercrime, Deviance and Virtual Society (3 credits)

CJ 875 — Digital Forensic Investigations (3 credits)

CJ 876 — Data Systems/Infrastructure (3 credits)

CJ 877 — Cyber Terror and Cyber Warfare (3 credits) 

 

 

 

 

Admissions Requirements

To be accepted into this program, you must have:

  • 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Resume (encouraged, but not required)
  • Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
  • International students should submit scores form the TOEFL 80: no sub-scores under 19 for Reading, Listening and Speaking; no sub-score below 22 for Writing**

To apply to this program:

  • Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
  • Submit all required materials to the application portal.
  • In lieu of the TOEFL, we accept IELTS scores with a minimum average score of 6.5 and no sub-score below 6.0.

Key Dates

Fall

Application Deadline

June 15th

Spring

Application Deadline

October 30th

Summer

Application Deadline

March 30th

 

 

Tuition & Fees per credit

 

 In-State Tuition  Out-of-State Tuition  Additional Fees
 $857 $857 $20 Service fees per semester 

 

 

Cost of Attendance

The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.

Program Overview

The Certificate in Cyber Criminology and Cyber Security provides an introduction to cybercrime and digital forensic investigation. Students gain the foundational knowledge regarding law enforcement practice and industry responses to cybercrime and cybersecurity. The program is built for those with or without a technical background. Graduates will be able to detect various cybercrimes that occur and utilize forensic techniques to properly seize and analyze digital evidence from devices like computers, smartphones and tablets.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of social and legal concepts of cybercrime and cyberterrorism and the public and private sector organizations responsible for prevention and interventions in cybercrime and cyberterrorism.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of architecture of computer systems and networks, basic principles of cybersecurity, and application of cybersecurity strategies.
  • Conduct appropriate digital forensics techniques and procedures within legal and ethical parameters to produce complete and reliable digital evidence for criminal and civil courts.

Career Outlook

Graduates can pursue careers in digital forensics, law enforcement, cybersecurity or intelligence analysis, whether in the government or the private sector. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupations related to computers and information technology are growing faster than any other group.


A Top-Ranked Education

  • #6 Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
  • #5 Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs for Veterans — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
  • 60th among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024

 

Allison Rojek Headshot

Allison Rojek

Director of Online Programs

Allison Rojek is an instructor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. Her teaching interests focus on analyzing homicide, criminological theory, violent crime reduction, and crime analysis.

Course Information

 

Core

CJ 872 — Open Source Information (3 credits)

CJ 874 — Cybercrime, Deviance and Virtual Society (3 credits)

CJ 875 — Digital Forensic Investigations (3 credits)

CJ 876 — Data Systems/Infrastructure (3 credits)

CJ 877 — Cyber Terror and Cyber Warfare (3 credits) 

 

 

 

 

Admissions Requirements

To be accepted into this program, you must have:

  • 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Resume (encouraged, but not required)
  • Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
  • International students should submit scores form the TOEFL 80: no sub-scores under 19 for Reading, Listening and Speaking; no sub-score below 22 for Writing**

To apply to this program:

  • Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
  • Submit all required materials to the application portal.
  • In lieu of the TOEFL, we accept IELTS scores with a minimum average score of 6.5 and no sub-score below 6.0.

Key Dates

Fall

Application Deadline

June 15th

Spring

Application Deadline

October 30th

Summer

Application Deadline

March 30th

 

 

Tuition & Fees per credit

 

 In-State Tuition  Out-of-State Tuition  Additional Fees
 $857 $857 $20 Service fees per semester 

 

 

Cost of Attendance

The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.

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