Program Overview
Program Guide
Cyber Criminology (Criminology)
The College of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Criminology. This interdisciplinary degree is a collaboration between Criminology and Criminal Justice and Computer Science.
Description of Major
The Cyber Criminology program focuses on information-related crime, cyber-forensics, and computer
etwork security. Students will learn how to use computers to facilitate the study of crime and how crimes are accomplished through the use of computers. This program prepares students for graduate work and research in this area and for careers in government, law enforcement, and industry.
Prerequisite Coursework
The following courses may also be used to meet General Education and/or major requirements:
- COP XXXX (3) Computer Programming
- MAC X105 (3) College Algebra
- MAC X140 (3) Precalculus
- MAC X114 (3) Trigonometry
- MAC 2311 (4) Calculus I
Requirements
Requirements for Progression to the Upper-Division Major
Students must complete at least 52 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 and at least half the required General Education hours, including two English and two mathematics or an A.A. Degree.
Continuation in the Major
Students must earn a final grade of 'C' or better in the four required Criminology Core courses and a final grade of C minus or better in all other courses that count toward the major, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
Requirements for Graduation in the College of Arts and Sciences
Those choosing to pursue this major through Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences must meet the college's requirement for proficiency in a foreign language through the intermediate (2220 or equivalent) level or sign language through the advanced (2614 or equivalent) level.
Major Program of Studies
The major program of studies requires 52-54 hours, including:
- Required Computer Science Courses (13-15 hours)
- COP 3014 (3) Programming I
- COP 3353 (1) Introduction to UNIX
- COP 3363 (3) Introduction to Programming in C++
- COP 3330 (3) Object Oriented Programming
- CIS 4360 (3) Computer Security Fundamentals
- CIS 4385 (3) Cybercrime Detection and Forensics (capstone course)
- Computer Science elective courses (12 hours) selected from the approved list
- Required Criminology Courses (18 hours)
- CCJ 2020 (3) Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CCJ 3011 (3) Criminology
- CCJ 4700 (3) Introduction to Research Methods in Criminology
- CCJ 4746 (3) Statistics in Criminology
- CJE 3110 (3) Law Enforcement
- CCJ 4938 (3) CJ System Responses to Cybercrime (capstone course)
- Criminology elective courses (6 hours) selected from the approved list
- Required Mathematics Course (3 hours)
- MAD 2104 (3) Discrete Mathematics
Minor
A minor is not required.
Digital Literacy
COP 3014 (3) Programming I meets this requirement for the major.
Oral Communication Competency
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met with any University-approved college-level course.
Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
- Total Hrs. Required: 120
- General Education: 36
- Prerequisite Coursework: 7 hours beyond other requirements
- Major Coursework: 52-54
- Minor Coursework: 0
- Foreign Language: 0-12 (language proficiency required of Arts and Sciences students)
- Digital Literacy: 0 beyond major
- Oral Competency: 0-3 hours
- Electives to bring total hours to 120
Mapping
Mapping is FSU's academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion.
Remarks
- A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, 30 of which must be taken at this University.
- Half of the major course semester hours must be completed in residence at this University.
- The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.
Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major
Information technology specialists related to information crime, cyberforensics, and computer
etwork security, security specialist.
Representative Employers
Graduates of the program will be prepared to work either for law enforcement agencies as information crime specialists (sworn or unsworn) or within companies or organizations as network security specialists.
International Opportunities
International study is available for all students and may include coursework towards various majors and minors. International study may have an impact on the MAP; therefore, it is essential to consult with the academic advisor before participating.