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Computer Related Crime Investigation

CRCI-CT

Brian Frank, Dean, AC (727) 341-4143
Kevin Thomas, Professor, AC (727) 341-4510

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.


APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH CATALOG YEAR 20091 (0415) OR LATER
~ REFER TO CURRICULUM FILES FOR PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR REQUIREMENTS ~


PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
CJE 1680 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER RELATED CRIME INVESTIGATIONS 3


Select 21 credits:

CJE 1669 - IDENTITY THEFT INVESTIGATIONS 3
CJE 1681 - THE INTERNET AS AN INVESTIGATIVE TOOL 3
CJE 1682 - TRACKING AND PROFILING HACKERS, PEDOPHILES AND INTERNET STALKERS 3
CJE 1683 - INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY INVESTIGATIONS 3
CJE 1684 - INTERNET FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS 3
CJE 1685 - LEGAL ASPECTS OF COMPUTER RELATED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS 3
CJE 1686 - FORENSIC COMPUTER RELATED CRIME INVESTIGATIONS 3
CJE 1687 - COMPUTER SOFTWARE PIRACY AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT 3

TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS

24

C&I 4/14/09 ~ BOT 5/19/09