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Cyber Crime Investigation

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Is a Cyber Crime Certificate for Me?

The Cyber Crime Investigation Certificate provides individuals a bridge between criminal justice foundational knowledge and the growing law enforcement challenges of cyber crime. Learners in the Cyber Crime Investigation Certificate have an opportunity to learn investigative and legal aspects of cyber crime while also learning techniques for preventive measures in their organizations.

Courses

CJUS 325 Criminal Investigation Techniques
SMGT 320 Information Security
SMGT 415 Legal Aspects of Security
CJUS 451 Computer Forensics & Cyber Crime
SMGT 411 Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention

Course Descriptions

CJUS325 Criminal Investigation Techniques

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the problems and techniques involved in the investigation of crime. It includes current investigative procedure used in handling crime scenes, interviewing and interrogating suspects and witnesses, gathering and preserving evidence, obtaining information, and understanding the investigative process as it relates to crimes against persons and property. The legal aspects of case management, preparation, and court presentation will be examined. Credit 3 hours.

SMGT320 Information Security

Provides a framework for analyzing current and projected data and information exposure within an organization. Includes the study of firewalls, virus prevention techniques, network security and common forms of cyber crime. Credit 3 hours.

SMGT 415 Legal Aspects of Security

Provides a thorough overview of the legal issues and concepts that security professionals must be familiar with while operating in public or private organizations. A review of legal rights available to security officers, corporations, partnerships, and individually owned businesses for the protection of their property from theft by employees, customers and others is covered. The laws of arrest, search and seizure, detention, surveillance and legal consequences are also examined. Credit 3 hours.

CJUS451 Computer Forensics & Cyber-Crime

This course will focus on the technological, systematic examination of the computer system and its contents for legal evidence of a crime as well as criminal acts dealing with and networks. The course will explore computer analysis and investigation techniques, the digital means to commit crimes, and the issues facing law enforcement in cyber crime investigations. Various types of cyber crimes will be studied and examined. It will also focus the tools used by law enforcement to probe cyber crime and current trends in cyber crime. Credit 3 hours.

SMGT411 Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention

Examines the security function and issues from a loss prevention and crime prevention perspective. It specifically shows how to avoid or minimize losses with a wealth of practical information. This includes, but is not limited to, community-oriented policing, workplace violence, internal theft controls, executive protection, awareness, retail security, high-rise security and fire life safety, personal safety and self defense, designing crime risk management systems, financial institution security, telecommunications fraud, and counterespionage strategies. Credit 3 hours.

Admission Requirements

Anyone interested in completing the Certificate in Cyber Crime Investigation may complete a Southwestern College Professional Studies Application for Admission. The five courses comprising the Cyber Crime Investigation Certificate can be completed in eight months or less and there are no prerequisites.

Individuals completing the Cyber Crime Investigation Certificate at Southwestern College may apply these 15 multi-discipline credit hours earned toward any bachelor degree offered by Southwestern College Professional Studies as either a major requirement or an elective.

The Cyber Crime Investigation Certificate is offered in an online format. Courses are delivered in 6-week sessions to allow maximum flexibility for busy professionals.