Master of Science in Forensic Computing

http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/academics/690.php

Course length

A student attending full-time can complete this program in two years. A part-time student can complete the program in four years.

Course description

The Master of Science in Forensic Computing integrates criminal justice studies with computer sciences and computer forensic training. Graduates will possess the knowledge to conduct and manage forensic investigations involving digital devices and electronic crime. They will also have the knowledge to help organizations protect their computer systems. As the problems of investigating computer crime and securing computers are ever changing, graduates will be imbued with the leadership skills necessary for taking the initiative when confronted with new challenges. Graduates of the program are expected to serve as leaders in the field, capable of training others in the latest forensic computing methods, guiding and consulting on cybercrime investigations and computer security, solving new problems as they emerge and continually building on their existing level of expertise in order to keep their knowledge and skills current.

Program requirements consist of 39 credit hours, with a qualifying exam.

Required Courses

Electronic Crime and Investigation - Subtotal: 12 credits
Forensic Computing/Criminal Justice 752 The Law and High Technology Crime
Criminal Justice 710 Issues in Criminal Justice I
Criminal Justice/Forensic Computing 727 Cybercriminology
Forensic Computing 753 Digital Forensics Applications

Core Computing - Subtotal: 9 credits
Forensic Computing 700 Theoretical Foundations of Computing
Forensic Computing 710 Architecture of Secure Operating Systems
Forensic Computing 742 Network Security

Computer Forensics and Security - Subtotal: 9 credits
Forensic Computing 740 Data Communications and Forensics Security
Forensic Computing 745 Network Forensics
Forensic Computing 760 Forensic Management of Digital Evidence

Forensic Computing Elective - Subtotal: 3 credits
Criminal Justice 708 Law, Evidence and Ethics
CRJ 733 Constitutional Law
CRJ 750/PAD 750 Security of Information and Technology
FCM 705/FOS 705 Mathematical Statistics for Forensic Science

Graduate Elective= Subtotal: 3 credits
Select one course from any in the John Jay College graduate curriculum

Capstone Seminar - Subtotal: 3 credits
Forensic Computing 780 Capstone Seminar and Fieldwork
Forensic Computing 791 Forensic Computing Prospectus Seminar

Total: 39 credits

Admissions and entry requirements

This program is intended for students who have the equivalent of an undergraduate degree in core computer science. At a minimum, applicants for the Master of Science in Forensic Computing should have successfully completed the equivalent of the following undergraduate coursework or have comparable experience: two semesters in object oriented programming; one semester in data structures (stacks, queues, linked lists and trees); one semester in algorithms (searching and sorting); one semester in operating systems fundamentals; two semesters of calculus; and one semester in calculus-based statistics and probability.

For students without professional experience in law enforcement or significant organizational experience, a professional practicum (FCM 780) will serve as a capstone for the program. It will provide practical experience working on criminal investigations with law enforcement agencies or computer security projects with public agencies and private corporations.

Students must take the general Graduate Record Examination prior to admission.

Fees

2009-10

Full time: $3,680.00 per semester
Part-time: $310.00 per credit hour
Out of State Residents: $575.00 per credit hour

See http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/501.php

Contact Information

Office of Graduate Studies
Tel: +1 212.237.8863