Shield Computer Systems and Networks from Cyber Crime
The Minor in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics is designed to meet the growing need of preventing and detecting crimes involving computational devices in our digital age. Cyber security refers to securing computer systems and networks to prevent computer crimes, and includes digital forensics which involves the detection of computer crimes once they have occurred. Reports of new computer viruses and hacking incidents are in the news every day and affect more and more people and organizations – even governments. Cyber security is one of the fastest growing job markets within IT, and knowledge of this area is relevant in most IT jobs.
Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the Cyber Security and Digital Forensics minor.
Transferred courses that are relevant to cyber security may be used to satisfy the electives with permission.
Required Courses (9 credits)
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIT 1001 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CIT 1006 | Cyber Ethics | 3 |
| CIT 2104 | Networks and Security | 3 |
Electives (9 credits)
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 1001 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 2800 | Principles of Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CRJ 3900 | Technology in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CIT 3405 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CIT 3200 | System Administration | 3 |
| CIT 3109 | Network Administration | 3 |