Forensic Computer Investigation Certificate

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Adviser: William L. Tafoya, Ph.D.

This certificate is designed for those professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in forensic computer investigation. Students interested in enrolling in the courses in this certificate must obtain consent of the instructor and/or the certificate adviser prior to registration. Alternate course selections may be permitted with the consent of the certificate adviser. Four courses (12 credits) are required for completion of the certificate:

Required Courses

CJ 520 - Computer Crime: Legal Issues
CJ 524 - Network Security & Data Protection

Plus two of the following, with consent of adviser:

CJ 201 - Principles Criminal Investigation
CJ 217 - Criminal Procedure I
CJ 218 - Criminal Procedure II and Evidence
FOR 415 - Crime Scene Investigation
CJ 420 - Advanced Investigative Techniques
CJ 450 - Special Topics
CJ 498 - Research Project
CJ 522 - Computers, Technology & CJ
CJ 523 - Internet Vulnerability Criminal Act