Cyber Crime Forensics Certificate, Online Graduate Certificate
Achieve practical skills in digital forensics and cybercrime investigation through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s online cybercrime forensics graduate certificate. The program offers a unique collaboration between the School of Information Studies and the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology. This partnership provides you with an interdisciplinary foundation in cybercrime theory, digital forensic investigation techniques, and legal and policy issues.
Many students choose to pursue this certificate along with a master’s degree at UWM, such as the Master of Science in Information Science and Technology or the Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology. By doing so, you can enhance your main degree with increased knowledge in cybercrime forensics and become a more competitive job candidate.
Start Dates: Fall, Spring or Summer
Cost per Credit: $625 (Total Cost: $13,125*)
Credit Hours: 21
*Total cost will vary based on the number of credits transferred into UWM.
Program Type
Graduate Certificate
Program Format
Online
Why Study Cybercrime Forensics at UWM?
- Receive a well-rounded education that spans both the technical and legal aspects of cybercrime investigation.
- Benefit from faculty experience across two leading academic departments, in which professors teach both in-person and online classes.
- Take online cybercrime courses covering theory, policy and practical skills in determining digital evidence and implementing security measures.
- Prepare for high-demand, versatile careers.
Learn more about financial resources available through Student Financial Services and Information Studies, along with university-wide scholarship opportunities, while earning a cybercrime forensics certificate online.
Scholarship opportunities may increase with academic standing. Explore the Panther Scholarship Portal regularly as you make progress on your certificate.
To be eligible for the cybercrime forensics graduate certificate program, you must:
- Enroll as a current graduate student in good standing
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in certificate courses taken at UWM
The cybercrime forensics certificate curriculum offers you hands-on experience investigating digital crimes and determining legal solutions. You’ll graduate prepared to protect digital assets across professional settings.
Courses
Throughout your coursework, you’ll explore cybercrime theory and the complex legal and policy issues surrounding digital crime. Additionally, with the selection of two electives, you’ll develop additional skills in cybercrime and information security that relate to your interests.
- CRM JST 421G: Cybercrime
- CRM JST 422G: Cyber Crime, Law & Public Policy
- INFOST 695G: Ethical Hacking I
- INFOST 691G: Special Topics in Information Science (Ethical Hacking II)
- INFOST 691G: Special Topics in Information Science (Computer Forensics)
- CRM JST 423G: Investigating the Dark Web
- CRM JST 424G: Sex, Crimes, Human Trafficking and the Internet
- CRM JST 480G: Criminal Evidence and Investigation
- INFOST 784: Information Security Management
With the growing threat of cybercrime, professionals with a certification in digital forensics and cybersecurity are essential. They protect sensitive information and investigate digital crimes in the defense and financial industry, government agencies, law enforcement and more. The cybercrime forensics graduate certificate program ensures you graduate with the knowledge needed to excel in high-impact roles, including:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Digital Forensic Analyst
- Digital Forensic Scientist
- Ethical Hacker
- Forensic Examiner
- Penetration Tester