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  Learning Outcomes

  Learning outcomes will be assessed through use of hands-on, experiential learning technical lab assignments, exams, service-learning assignments, individual and group projects, written reports and a comprehensive research project that will require students to demonstrate the cumulative knowledge, skills and abilities learned throughout the program.

  1. Possess the capacity to evaluate, develop, and implement a legally sufficient and technology-based solution(s) to address cybercrime requirements in the context of the disciplinary standards of criminal justice, cybersecurity and digital forensics.
  2. Have the ability to identify an emerging cybercrime threat, then analyze, develop and implement an appropriate law enforcement response and technology-based solution, focused on prevention, response, mitigation and resolution.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to apply law enforcement and cybersecurity principles and practices in both the physical and cyberspace environments, while recognizing the human, social and economic impacts of the cybercrime threat.
  4. Demonstrate the capacity to analyze and evaluate cybercrime threats with respect to developing, implementing and maintaining best operational practices in order to address the presence of risks and threats.
  5. Develop critical thinking skills, analytic competencies, problem solving and professional abilities to be proficient in the arena related to prevention, mitigation, enforcement, investigation and prosecution of cybercrime.
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  Program Structure

  Students who enroll full-time can complete the program in two years by taking two courses in the fall and winter terms, and one course during both summer terms. Students can begin the program in the fall or winter terms.

  All course work will require students to learn tools of the disciplines and complete all course assignments and projects which will be graded by faculty with the express intent of ensuring high-quality work.

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  Admission Requirements

  Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and must have demonstrated intellectual competence for graduate study. Selection is based on such factors as previous academic records (expected 3.0 GPA) and/or relevant experience. Acceptance on probationary status is allowed in some cases where academic standards are not fully met but competence has been indicated by the level of the applicant’s professional advancement.

  Applicants must:

  • Submit all transcripts from previous schools
  • Submit a statement of purpose
  • Submit three letters of recommendation
  • Submit a resume

  Note: Applicants do not need to submit GRE scores as part of the application requirements. If scores are submitted they will be reviewed as part of the admission review process.
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  Degree Requirements

  Students enrolled in this program must successfully complete the required 10 courses representing 30 credit hours.