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Computer Related Crime Investigation

CRCI-CT

Brian Frank, Dean, AC (727) 341-4143

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 courses 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 Program Director, a National Criminal Investigation Check (NCIC), a Florida Criminal Investigation Check (FCIC) for Florida residents 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.

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1.  Attend an advising session with program director or faculty member.
2.  Submit signed CRCI Waiver Form.

SPECIAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
1.  Completion of an End-of-Program Assessment Examination.
2.  A grade of "I" will be assigned to a currently enrolled CJE course until the End-of-Assessment Examination is completed.


PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
CJE 1680 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER RELATED CRIME 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