Ray Newman Director
rnewman@polk.cc.fl.us
(863) 297-1030
The certificate in
Computer Related Crime Investigations requires eight courses which include
skills in researching, investigating, using computer software,
interpreting laws, and using the Internet as an investigative tool. This
certificate will prepare the student for careers in corporate computer
security investigation or similar careers in law enforcement.
The prerequisites
for entry to the curriculum are permission of the director and/or a
criminal background check completed before entering the program, basic
computer usage skills: editing files, navigating a file system, and
browsing the Internet. The courses include tasks that will enhance the
student's ability to obtain and interpret data from various sources. The
student will also be provided with scenarios and case histories to explore
and gain experience.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
|
Course |
Course
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
CJE 1680 |
Introduction
to Computer Related Crimes |
3 |
|
CJE 1681 |
The Internet
as an Investigative Tool |
3 |
|
CJE 1682 |
Tracking and
Profiling Hackers, Pedophiles and Internet Stalkers |
3 |
|
CJE 1683 |
Internet
Pornography Investigations |
3 |
|
CJE 1684 |
Internet
Fraud Investigations |
3 |
|
CJE 1685 |
Legal Aspects
of Computer Related Crime Investigations |
3 |
|
CJE 1686 |
Forensic
Computer Related Crime Investigations |
3 |
|
CJE 1687 |
Computer
Software Piracy and Copyright Infringement |
3 |
|
|
TOTAL
CERTIFICATE HOURS |
24 |
