Computer Security, Certificate

Certificate in Computer Security (225002C)

The Computer Security Certificate provides an educational foundation in the policy, management, and technical aspects of computer and information security. Students explore the criminology of high technology crime, the legal aspects of information security, the investigative process, and basic digital forensic methods. In addition, students will receive technical instruction in computer hardware and networking. Individuals working in security and investigative fields that seek to enhance their technical skills and beginners with a general interest in the subject area are welcome.

This certificate may be earned independent of earning a degree.

The following information has official approval of The Department Computer Science and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this certificate is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Certificate in Computer Security” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the certificate to be noted on the student’s record.

Summary

Required Courses21
Total Hours21

Required Courses 

DGFR 280Cybercrime3
DGFR 281Computer Forensic Methods3
CISS 201Networking Basics3
CISS 202Router and Routing Basics3
or CISS 282 Microsoft Networking II
CISS 247Hardware Support3
CRJU 234Computer and Information Security3
CRJU 101Introduction to Security Administration Technology3
Total Hours21