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Associate to Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Online Cyber Crime Specialization

Cyber Crime - Associate to Bachelor's at WUV

Credit Hours84

Total Courses14

Term LengthSelf-Paced

Program Overview Why complete your Bachelor's in Cyber Crime at WUV?

At westerfirld university of virginia, the Associate to Bachelor's in Criminal Justice — Cyber Crime equips students with the skills to investigate technology-based crimes, understand network defense, and navigate the legal framework surrounding cyber offenses. Build on your Associate degree and finish in as little as one year.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Data recovery and digital forensics techniques
  • Network defense and cybersecurity principles
  • Computer crime investigation methods
  • Technology crimes and applicable law
  • Ethics in high-technology environments
  • Introduction to cyber crime patterns and prosecution
Cyber Crime students at WUV

Courses & Curriculum Cyber crime courses that prepare you for your career

This 84-credit curriculum builds directly on your Associate degree. You will complete 8 core criminal justice courses and 6 Cyber Crime specialist courses to earn your full Bachelor's degree.

Core Criminal Justice Courses

Foundational courses establishing knowledge of criminology, investigation, and legal systems.

CJ-125Introduction to Criminology
SS-126Sociology
CJ-448Corrections
CJ-493Issues in Criminal Justice
CJ-519Criminal Procedures
CJ-585Investigation
LLS-642Introduction to Laws
CJ-720Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

Cyber Crime Specialist Courses

Specialized courses developing expertise in digital investigation and cyber law.

CYC-050Data Recovery Techniques
CYC-090Network Defense
CYC-091Computer Crime Investigation
CYC-335Technology Crimes & Law
CYC-364Ethics & High Technology
CYC-671Introduction to Cyber Crime

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Provide your Associate Degree transcripts. WUV's team will confirm your prior credits and map them toward your Bachelor's completion.
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Career Outlook What can you do with a Cyber Crime degree?

A Cyber Crime specialization from WUV opens doors to a growing range of careers in digital investigation and cybersecurity:

  • Cyber Crime Investigator — Investigate technology-related crimes for law enforcement.
  • Digital Forensics Analyst — Recover and analyze digital evidence.
  • Information Security Analyst — Protect organizational networks and data.
  • Network Security Specialist — Monitor and defend against cyber threats.
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Officer — Ensure organizations meet security regulations.
  • Computer Fraud Examiner — Investigate financial crimes conducted online.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, information security analysts earn a median annual salary of $120,360.