To combat computer-related crimes such as cyber-terrorism, financial fraud, and identity theft, law enforcement agencies rely on computer forensic investigation. A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Computer Forensic Investigation from UA Grantham will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, from crime causation to the administration of justice.
Through a multicultural lens, you’ll examine the causes of crime using criminal justice theories, practices, and processes, as well as critical concepts including professionalism, ethical behavior, and social responsibility.
You’ll learn about the various forms of cyber crime as well as the basic principles, techniques, and tools used to collect, analyze, and present digital evidence. In addition, you’ll explore the principles of network security—including the identification and mitigation of security threats, the use of encryption, and the implementation of security policies and procedures.
Other subjects covered include ethical hacking, computer crime scene analysis, and criminal intelligence analysis, which involves using computer algorithms and machine learning techniques to detect patterns and trends in data such as phone records, social media activity, and financial transactions.
The degree requires 120 total credit hours including general education core credits and required criminal justice program courses. Students will also complete 18 concentration credits specific to the Computer Forensic Investigation concentration.