Program Goals
This curriculum prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in cyber security, computer security, digital forensics or related fields.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify and demonstrate understanding of computer terminology.
- Describe the individual functions and integrations of the components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections.
- Recognize and analyze a problem to formulate and implement a solution.
- Demonstrate competency in the use of contemporary technology.
- Use research skills to locate, analyze, and discuss contemporary principles of cyber security and computer forensics.
- Write effectively and verbally communicate technically with clients and peers.
- Articulate either orally or in writing, concepts or theories applicable to cyber security or digital forensics.
Academic Preparation
It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:
12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition.
Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.
Competency in basic computer skills and knowledge.
Liberal Arts Requirements
32 Semester Hours
Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
32
Program Requirements
32 Semester Hours
Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
32
Suggested Program Sequence
1st Semester
Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
Sub-Total Semester Hours
17
2nd Semester
Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
Sub-Total Semester Hours
15
3rd Semester
Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
17
4th Semester
Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
Sub-Total Semester Hours
15
Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, Utica College and Excelsior College.
Total Semester Hours
64