Program Overview

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Justice Studies Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Cyber Security

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Studies with a concentration in Cyber Security is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and the skills necessary to succeed in the field of cyber security.

Program Requirements

To graduate, students must complete 120 semester credits. A major concentration must be declared by the beginning of the fifth semester. Nine credits of Major Concentration Courses must be at the 3000/4000 level. 15 credits of Liberal Arts Electives must be at the 3000/4000 level.

Course Sequence

The following is a sample course sequence for the program:

First Semester

• JUS1100: Introduction to Justice Studies (3 credits)
• CIS1115: Computer Applications (3 credits)
• SOC1123: First Year Experience (3 credits)
• ENG1105: Writing and Research (3 credits)
• SOC2231: Human Relations (3 credits)

Second Semester

• JUS1110: Communication Skills for Criminal Justice Professionals (3 credits)
• SOC2210: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
• ENG2205: Writing through Literature (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits)
• Justice Studies Elective (3 credits)

Third Semester

• SOC2218: Police and Society (3 credits)
• SOC2220: Criminology (3 credits)
• MAT2215: Statistics I (3 credits)
• HUM2225: Introduction to Ethics (3 credits)
• JUS2000: Career Development (3 credits)

Fourth Semester

• JUS2205: Criminal Law (3 credits)
• SCI2230: Forensic Science (3 credits)
• JUS2201: Criminal Procedure (3 credits)
• Free Elective (3 credits)
• Justice Studies Elective (3 credits)

Fifth Semester

• ENG3316: The Confident Writer (3 credits)
• ITM3300: Fundamentals of Network Security Management (3 credits)
• NTS3308: Systems Security and Auditing (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits)
• Humanities Elective (3 credits)

Sixth Semester

• JUS3307: Corrections, Probation, and Parole (3 credits)
• NTS4402: Digital Forensics (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits)
• English Elective (3 credits)
• Mathematics/Science Elective (3 credits)

Seventh Semester

• JUS4403: Cyber Crime (3 credits)
• JUS4460: Capstone Project (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Electives (6 credits)
• Free Elective (3 credits)

Eighth Semester

• JUS4483: Internship (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Electives (9 credits)
• Free Elective (3 credits)

Justice Studies Electives

The following are some of the available Justice Studies Electives:

• BDS2210: Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
• BUS2210: Business Intelligence and Analytics (3 credits)
• BUS4420: Data Mining for Business Analytics (3 credits)
• HUM3335: Social Justice Issues (3 credits)
• HUM3360: Law and the Humanities (3 credits)
• ITM2200: Introduction to Networking (3 credits)
• ITM2211: Programming for Data Science (3 credits)
• ITM2240: Information Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
• ITM2250: Information Technology and Law (3 credits)
• ITM2260: IT Project Management (3 credits)
• ITM3310: Principles of Database Management (3 credits)
• ITM3311: Distributed Database Systems and Design (3 credits)
• ITM3320: Fundamentals of Website Management (3 credits)
• ITM3330: Object-Oriented Programming (3 credits)
• JUS2210: Community Relations and the Police (3 credits)
• JUS2220: Justice and the Media (3 credits)
• JUS2225: Criminal Investigations (3 credits)
• JUS2235: Juvenile Justice (3 credits)
• JUS2260: Contemporary Issues in Justice Studies (3 credits)
• JUS2270: Special Topics in Justice Studies (3 credits)
• JUS2293: Internship (3 credits)
• JUS3301: Police Administration and Management (3 credits)
• JUS3302: Homeland Security (3 credits)
• JUS3314: Introduction to Intelligence (3 credits)
• JUS3315: Terrorism (3 credits)
• JUS3330: Crime Scene Investigation (3 credits)
• JUS4401: Corporate Security Management (3 credits)
• JUS4404: White Collar Crime (3 credits)
• JUS4405: Transportation Security (3 credits)
• JUS4407: Global Security (3 credits)
• JUS4470: Special Topics in Justice Studies (3 credits)
• LAW2235: Immigration Law (3 credits)
• LAW3320: Constitutional Law (3 credits)
• NTS1102: Introduction to National Security (3 credits)
• NTS2215: Introduction to Emergency Management (3 credits)
• NTS2216: U.S. Policy and National Security (3 credits)
• NTS2217: Ethics and Homeland Security (3 credits)
• NTS3305: Domestic Terrorism & Violent Extremism (3 credits)
• NTS3307: Threat & Risk Assessment (3 credits)
• NTS4400: Weapons of Mass Destruction (3 credits)
• NTS4401: Emergency Planning (3 credits)
• NTS4404: Counterterrorism & Intelligence Analysis (3 credits)
• SCI3301: The Science of Addiction and Obsession (3 credits)
• SOC2230: Victimology (3 credits)
• SOC3320: Gender, Race, and Class (3 credits)
• SOC3332: Understanding Social Behavior (3 credits)
• SOC3318: Drugs and Drug Policy (3 credits)
• SOC3360: Law and Society (3 credits)
• SOC4410: Lifespan Human Development (3 credits)
• SOC4415: Global Conflict (3 credits)

Eligibility and Requirements

Eligibility for some internships required to obtain a degree and employment opportunities in fields related to this program may require candidates to meet specific health requirements or pass criminal background checks prescribed by law. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to review the requirements prior to enrolling in this program. Note that law enforcement jobs typically require the candidate to be physically and mentally fit and have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, no felony criminal record, no domestic violence charges (felony or misdemeanor), no loan/credit card defaults, and the ability to be licensed (via your agency or department) to carry a firearm. A selection process involving qualifying examination and/or supplementary training may also be required. Job requirements for non-sworn personnel in criminal justice and related agencies vary.