Degree: Master of Science
Major: Criminal Justice
Concentration: Cybersecurity
Hours: 30

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University's Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in cybersecurity combines cybercrime investigation, digital forensics and cybersecurity policies to neutralize cyber threats. You'll examine different areas within the growing cybersecurity field and learn the necessary skills that are applied within the criminal justice system.
This 30-hour program is offered 100% online and is an excellent choice if you have a computer science background and are interested in enhancing your resume with a cybersecurity concentration. It's specifically designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to combat cybercrime effectively. LU also offers a criminal justice master's degree with a homeland security concentration and a traditional criminal justice degree.
Criminal Justice System and Policy: A critical review and analysis of the role of governmental and nongovernmental organizations in the prevention, control and punishment of crime and delinquency. An emphasis is placed on policy analysis and recommendations for change.
Planning and Evaluation: An in-depth examination of information gathering and analysis; planning and evaluation. Emphasis on the analytical tools useful in criminal justice agencies.
Criminal Justice Leadership: Application of leadership theory and development of management skills important to criminal justice agencies. Personnel practices, organizational behavior, and decision-making models will be reviewed in context with positive leadership traits.
Constitutional Law: This course provides in-depth, graduate-level analysis of the history, structure, and content of the United State Constitution and focuses on specific constitutional amendments, doctrines, and landmark Supreme Court cases as they relate to criminal justice and criminal justice professionals. Particular emphasis is given to the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments.
Cybercrime: This course critically examines the problem of technology-related crime and the ways that deviance is facilitated through technology, the internet and the World Wide Web. Students will understand law enforcement's response in dealing with cybercrime. Students will also understand the complex nature of cybercrime and its significance across a variety of disciplines.
With cybercrime occurring globally, and across jurisdictions, the challenges for police are real, as is the need for specialized resources and expertise in cybercrime investigation training. In this program, you will gain insight into cybercriminology and the practical digital investigative knowledge, legal practices, and policies related to cybersecurity risk assessment. As a graduate, you will be eligible to take the forensic examiner certification exams.
Cybercrime investigator, digital forensics analyst, cyber intelligence analyst