Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60 Hours

The Cyber Crime program at Southeastern Michigan University is at the forefront of the battle against cyber threats and digital crime. Students delve into the world of cybersecurity, digital forensics, and cybercrime investigation. The curriculum covers cyberattack prevention, evidence collection from digital devices, and cyber law. Graduates are well-prepared to combat cybercrime in law enforcement agencies, government organizations, and private cybersecurity firms.

Foundations Of Criminal Law And Justice Systems:

The College of Criminal Justice begins with a comprehensive exploration of criminal law and justice systems. Students acquire a deep understanding of legal principles, criminology, and law enforcement practices. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to navigate the complex world of criminal justice.


Practical Experience And Community Engagement:

Beyond the classroom, our College of Criminal Justice places a strong emphasis on practical experience and community engagement. Students have opportunities to intern with law enforcement agencies, participate in mock trials, and engage with local communities. These experiences not only enhance their practical skills but also provide valuable insights into the criminal justice field.


Global Criminal Justice Issues And Cross-Border Collaborations:

The College of Criminal Justice at Southeastern Michigan University is committed to addressing global criminal justice issues and fostering cross-border collaborations. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on crime and justice and encourages students to engage in collaborative research and initiatives with organizations worldwide. This global perspective equips students to tackle complex challenges in the realm of criminal justice.

This course focuses on the implications for society and the criminal justice system. Some distinctive chapters that address issues of drug abuse, crime, and criminal justice.


This course is known for its thoroughness, accessibility, and practicality. By focusing on both the "hows" and "whys" of management techniques, it equips you with the skills and knowledge to effectively deal with the issues they will face in today's field.


This course presents crime detection as a dynamic field relying heavily on the past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical and technological innovations. It explores the many external variables that can influence the investigator's success and the specific methods of crime detection and prosecution of law available today.


This course continues the story of psychology with added research and enhanced content from the most dynamic areas of the field—cognition, gender and diversity studies, neuroscience and more, while at the same time using the most effective teaching approaches and learning tools.


This course introduces you to major issues in the field of Criminal Justice and helps you understand how they fit within the context of crime and justice.

Most cyber crime occurs due to ineffective computer and network security policies. In this course, you will confront computer and network security techniques and policies, including firewalls, virus protection, and network protection, in addition to methods for identifying security risks.


This course addresses advanced data recovery techniques. The topics of this course include Disaster Recovery Plan, Assessing Impact and Risks in the Enterprise, Prioritizing Systems and Functions for Recovery, and Developing Plans and Procedures for Data Recovery.


This course features an introduction to modern cryptography, and builds a solid understanding of the various methods of protecting data. The objective of this course is to study techniques for the protection of data in computer and communication systems from attacks by hackers and fraudsters.


The course will cover the basic concepts of computer forensics including computer file systems, file attributes and data structures. It exposes you to the processes and procedures to recover and interpret digital evidence. The legal theory and evolution of the field will also be covered in depth.


Cybercrime is becoming an increasingly important area of criminology as more social activities take place online. This course on cybercrime will provide you with an introduction to the criminological and sociological study of crime on the internet, including its commission, motivations, and patterns of occurrence, detection, policing, and prevention.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
MASTERS DEGREE $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At Southeastern Michigan University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

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