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

CJST 4520 - Computer Crime: Legal Issues
CJST 4524 - Network Security & Data Protection

Plus two of the following, with consent of adviser:

CJST 2201 - Principles Criminal Investigation
CJST 2217 - Criminal Procedure I
CJST 2218 - Criminal Procedure II and Evidence
FORS 4415 - Crime Scene Investigation
CJST 4420 - Advanced Investigative Techniques
CJST 4450 - Special Topics
CJST 4498 - Research Project
CJST 4522 - Computers, Technology & CJ
CJST 4523 - Internet Vulnerability Criminal Act