Courses & Curriculum in Cybercrime

Cybercrime majors study the criminal justice system with a focus on cybersecurity and the rise of digital crime. The program offers a broad understanding of criminal just and its historical and contemporary social contexts. Students also complete hands-on online investigations using actual cold cases.

Cybercrime combines criminal justice and cybersecurity, the major develops legal, forensic, and technical skills needed to investigate and prevent digital threats. Cybercrime coursework covers digital forensics, network security, and cyber law, supported by a strong liberal studies foundation that builds critical-thinking skills. Graduates often pursue careers as cybercrime investigators, intelligence analysts, and forensic specialists.

Cybercrime Degree Options

• BS in Cybercrime - New for Fall 2026, official degree requirements coming Summer 2026.

Cybercrime Sample Degree Requirements

Official Cybercrime degree requirements coming summer 2026.

To earn the BA in Cybercrime, students must meet university requirements, complete all program requirements, and finish 120 credits, including the Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum. 

Core Requirements (34 Credits)

• Cyber Security
  • CSIS 154 Principles of Computer Science (3) or Math 127 College Algebra (4)
  • CSIS 155 Introduction to Computers and Programming I (4)
  • CSIS 362 Cybersecurity Fundamentals (3)
  • CSIS 364 Information Systems Security (4)
  • CSIS 474 Incident Response (3)
• Criminal Justice
  • CJ 200 Introduction to Criminal Justice (4)
  • CJ 312 Criminal Investigations (3)
  • CJ 440 Victimology (3)
  • CJ 470 Cybercrime (3)
  • CJ 400 Seminar in Criminal Justice (4)

Designated Writing Intensive Course for Major

• SOC 451 or SOC 452 Qualitative or Quantitative Methods (3)

Related Requirements (6 credits)
Students are required to complete at least six credits in research methods courses:

• SOC 350 Methods and Statistics for Social Research (4), and one of the following:
  • SOC 451 Quantitative Methods (3) or
  • SOC 452 Qualitative Research Methods (3).
  • Students must take SOC 451 or SOC 452 as the required Writing Intensive course for the major.

Related Requirement (3 Credits)
Students are required to complete:

• Chem 105 Crime Scene Science (3)

Restricted Electives (12 credits)
Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits of restricted electives selected from the list below, any Computer Science Information Systems course or Criminal Justice course EXCEPT CJ 111 and CJ 469.

• BIOL 125 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
• BIOL 126 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
• CJ 201 Introduction to Juvenile Justice (3)
• CJ 301/SOC 301 Delinquent Behavior (3)
• CJ 303/SOC 303 Punishment and Prisons (3)
• CJ 304/SOC 304 Community Corrections (3)
• CJ 306 Gangs (3)
• CJ 309/SOC 309 Law and Society (4)
• CJ 312 Criminal Investigation (3)
• CJ 313 Law Enforcement (3)
• CJ 385 Crime, Justice, and Media (3)
• CJ 390 Topics in Criminal Justice (1-3)
• CJ 430 MN Criminal Law and Procedure (4)
• CJ 490 Topics in Criminal Justice (1-3)
• CJ 497 Readings in Criminal Justice (1-3)
• CSIS 311 Server-Side Scripting (3)
• CSIS 320 Architecture (4)
• CSIS 335 Graphical User Interface Programming (3)
• CSIS 336 C#.Net Programming (3)
• CSIS 341 System and Network Administration (3)
• CSIS 356 Algorithms (3)
• CSIS 360 Linux Programming and Development Tools (3)
• CSIS 365 Mobile Application Development & Programming (3)
• CSIS 430 Operating Systems (4)
• CSIS 434 Modern Software Development (3)
• CSIS 450 Programming Languages (3)
• CSIS 469 Internship (up to 3 credits applied)
• CSIS 490 Topics in Computer Science and Information Systems (1-3)
• CSIS 494 Undergraduate Research (1-3)
• POL 230 Introduction to the Law (3)
• POL 332 Constitutional Law I: Institutional Powers and Constraints (3)
• POL 333 Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Liberties (3)
• PSY 261 Personality (3)
• PSY 463 Advanced Psychopathology (3)
• SOC 220 Social Deviance (3)
• SOC 390 Topics in Sociology (1-3)
• SOC 497 Readings in Sociology (1-3)
• SW 402 Child Welfare Services (3)
• SW 411 Chemical Dependency (3)
• SW 490 Topics in Social Work (1-3)

Internships (1-12 credits)
An internship is not required for the major. Internships are important as networking opportunities for those seeking employment. These are usually completed in the Junior or Senior year and may be taken in any academic term. Most students intern during the summer. Internship credits do not apply toward the Cybercrime major requirement total of 52 credits.