The MS program in Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity aims to provide students with specialized skills in preventing and responding to cybercrime and cybersecurity-related issues. It is aligned with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework, which is led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce. The program can help prepare students for various professional certifications, such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), or other certifications by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC).
The accelerated pathway allows students to complete up to six (6) credits of coursework in the MS in Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity, prior to completing their baccalaureate degree at the University of Scranton. Students may take a maximum of three (3) credits each semester (i.e., Fall and Spring).
The eligible courses, listed below, will count as electives towards the MS in Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity: