Master of Science in Investigations - Forensic Computer Investigations Concentration

Investigation is a broad interdisciplinary field in which students learn how to identify, collect, and analyze evidence in civil and criminal cases. The program includes thee concentrations: criminal investigations, white collar crime investigations, and computer forensic investigations. Each concentration focuses on a specific area of specialized investigations and is designed to prepare students for investigative careers in one of the areas of specialization. Candidates are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits of graduate work, which includes a required research project designed to fulfill the Master of Science capstone requirement. Students must complete substantially all of the core requirements and electives prior to taking CJST 6690 Research Project I. The capstone course, CJST 6690 Research Project I, must be taken in the last semester. Students may, upon approval of the program coordinator, take selected elective courses before substantial completion of the core based on timing of course offerings. Required Courses (15 credits) CJST 6631 - Investigations I FORS 6614 - Survey of Forensic Science or INVS 6601 - White Collar Crime Analytics CJST 6651 - Criminal Procedure CJST 6612 - Criminal Justice Management or CJST 6658 - Leadership Issues in Policing or LSTD 6620 - Regulation and Occupational Fraud CJST 6690 - Research Project I Concentration in Forensic Computer Investigations (15 credits) CJST 6600 - Computer Crime: Legal Issues and Investigation Procedures CJST 6604 - Network Security, Data Protection, and Telecommunications Plus three additional electives (9 credits) approved by the advisor