Cyber Crime Forensics Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Crime Forensics is offered in collaboration with the School of Information Studies and the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology.
Program Type
Graduate Certificate
Program Format
Hybrid, Online
Job titles for individuals with knowledge in cyber crime forensics
- Forensic Examiner
- Digital Forensic Analyst
- Forensic Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Digital Forensic Scientist
- Ethical Hacker
- Penetration Tester
The satisfactory completion of a sequence of courses will lead to a certificate in this growing area. Preparation includes a foundation in cyber crime theory, legal and policy issues of cyber crime, and digital forensic investigation.
Students with this graduate certificate will be prepared to work in a variety of job sectors, including:
- Government agencies
- Law enforcement
- Tech Industry
- Financial industry
- Defense industry
- Private sector
Eligibility
Current Graduate students in good standing.
Students who have already received a bachelor’s degree from any accredited university.
A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average in certificate courses taken at UWM is required.
The Certificate in Cyber Crime Forensics consists of 21 credits with the following courses (or equivalents) required:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRM JST 421G | Cybercrime | 3 |
| CRM JST 422G | Cyber Crime, Law & Public Policy | 3 |
| INFOST 695G | Ethical Hacking I | 3 |
| INFOST 691G | Special Topics in Information Science (Ethical Hacking II) | 1-3 |
| INFOST 691G | Special Topics in Information Science (Computer Forensics) | 1-3 |
Choose 2 from the following:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRM JST 423G | Investigating the Dark Web | 3 |
| CRM JST 424G | Sex, Crimes, Human Trafficking and the Internet | 3 |
| CRM JST 480G | Criminal Evidence and Investigation | 3 |
| INFOST 784 | Information Security Management | 3 |
Total Credits: 21
See UWM Catalog for a complete list of courses and requirements:
https://catalog.uwm.edu/community-engagement-professions/information-studies/cyber-crime-forensics-graduate-certificate/