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Computer Related Crime Investigation

CRCI-CT

Anna Goree, Advisor, AC (727) 341-4456
Kevin Thomas, Lead Instructor, AC (727) 341-4540
Brian Frank, Dean, AC (727) 341-4503

Job Related Opportunities:

• Computer Security Specialist
• Corporate Computer Crime Investigator
• Computer Security Manager
• Law Enforcement Computer Crime Investigator
• Computer Forensic Investigator
• Computer Crime Consultant
• Computer Security Auditor

This certificate requires eight of nine courses listed below for a total of 24 credit hours which include skills in researching, investigating, using computer software, interpreting laws, and using the internet as an investigative tool. This certificate will prepare the student for careers in corporate computer security investigation or similar careers in law enforcement.

The prerequisites for entry to the curriculum are permission of the Dean and basic computer usage skills: editing files, navigating a file system, and browsing the internet. The courses include tasks that will enhance the student’s ability to obtain and interpret data from various sources. The student will also be provided with scenarios and case histories to explore and gain experience.

These courses will apply towards the AS degree in Public Safety Criminal Justice, subplan Computer Related Crime Investigations.

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1.  Attend an advising session with program director or faculty member.
2.  Submit signed CRCI Waiver Form.

Additional Information for Financial Aid Eligible Certificate Programs

• U.S. Department of Labor's Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code (occupations that the program prepares students to enter):

43.0116	Cyber/Computer Forensics & Counterterrorism
	15-1071.01	Computer Security Specialists
	15-1081.00	Network Systems & Data Communication Analysts
	15-1081.01	Telecommunications Specialists
	15-1099.00	Computer Specialists, All Other
	25-1111.00	Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
	33-3021.00	Detectives and Criminal Investigators
	33-3021.01	Police Detectives
	33-3021.02	Police Identification & Records Officers
	33-3021.03	Criminal Investigators & Special Agents
	33-3021.05	Immigration & Customs Inspectors
	33-3021.06	Intelligence Analysts
	33-9021.00	Private Detectives & Investigators

• On-time Graduation Rate¹: 82% (of 11 students in FY 2010-11)
• Tuition and Fees for Entire Program ² (completing the program within normal time): In-State - $2537; Out-of-State - $9140
• Typical Costs for Books and Supplies for Entire Program³: $1600
• Job Placement Rate⁴: 100% (of 9 graduates FY 2009-10)
• Median Loan Debt Incurred (students who completed the program): Program had fewer than ten graduates within the last year. In respect of student privacy, no information is being reported.

¹ Source: PeopleSoft Student Information System
² Total cost of the program is estimated using Fall 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates and is subject to annual tuition and fee increases
³ Cost for books and supplies is based on the Financial Assistance Books and Supplies per term budget and prorated based on the number of credit hours in the program
⁴ Source: Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) and SPC Recent Alumni Survey

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APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH CATALOG YEAR
20091/0415 (BEGINNING 8/24/2009) OR LATER
~ REFER TO CURRICULUM FILES FOR PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR REQUIREMENTS ~