Cyber Forensics Option

Core Curriculum
This baccalaureate degree utilizes the University's Common and Distributed Core Curriculum for satisfying 48 credits of the degree.

Major Area Requirements
36 semester hours of courses in computer science (CUS)

• Software Applications
• Spreadsheet and Database
• Presentation Graphics
• Desktop Publishing
• Structured Programming Techniques
• Introduction to Data Structures
• Operating Systems
• Database Management Systems
• Data Communications
• Data Security and Cryptography

6 additional credits in computer science, 3 of these must be selected from CUS 1144 or higher numbered courses.   

Specialized Area Requirements
3 semester hours of courses in computer security systems (CSS)

• Introduction to Information Security

6 semester hours of courses in computer forensics (CFR)

• Introduction to Computer Forensics
• Introduction to Network Forensics
• Management of Digital Evidence

9 semester hours of courses in criminal justice (CRJ)

• Introduction to Cybercrime
• Cybercrime Investigation
• Cybercrime and the Law

Free Electives
9 semester hours selected from the courses offered through any of the undergraduate units of St. John's University.  Students may also choose to fulfill the requirements for any of the minors offered throughout the university.   

Students completing this program will have a minor in cyber forensics as well as a major in information technology.

A second language (6 credits) may be substituted for these courses.