Criminology with Cybersecurity Concentration
Investigate Cybercrime Where it Happens
Prepare to enter a high-demand, high-paying field.
Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing threats facing governments, businesses, and individuals, and the workforce trained to stop it is in short supply. The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with a concentration in Cybersecurity combines a strong foundation in criminological theory with the technical skills needed to investigate and prevent cybercrime.
Baccalaureate Programs (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
The requirements for a major in criminology with a concentration in cybersecurity consist of 48 credit hours of specified or elective criminology and psychology courses and 21 credit hours of cybersecurity courses. The cybersecurity courses are offered through Rize/LCMC. An additional requirement is an academic minor selected outside the discipline of criminology.
Concentrations
You’ll take in-person criminology courses at D&E alongside online cybersecurity courses developed in collaboration with leading academic experts. The program prepares graduates for positions investigating cybercrime in law enforcement, government, and the private sector.
The cybersecurity concentration is a unique offering that combines the analytical and investigative grounding of a criminology degree with the technical training required to work in cybersecurity. You’ll get training in network and system security, cybercrime and governance, ethical hacking, security operations, and the future of cybersecurity, alongside core criminology coursework in criminal law, criminal procedure, criminal investigations, and research methods.
Courses
What We Offer
Cybersecurity Courses
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Cybercrime and Governance
- Modern Cybersecurity
- Network and System Security
- Cyber Forensics
- Capstone – Ethical Hacking
- How to Get a Job in Cybersecurity
Criminology Courses
- Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
- Introduction to Criminology
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Career Navigation and Exploration in Cybersecurity
- Network and System Security
- Cybercrime and Governance
- Modern Cybersecurity
- Security Operations
- Ethical Hacking
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure
- Courts and the Criminal Justice System
- Criminal Investigations
- Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- White Collar Crime
- Crime and the Media
- Victimology
- Juvenile Delinquency and Justice
- Social Science Advanced GIS
- Topics in Criminology
- Independent Study
- Advanced Theoretical Criminology
- Crime and Social Inequality
- Comparative Justice
- Women and Crime
- Ethics and Philosophy in Criminal Justice
- The Future of Cybersecurity
- Pre-Law Seminar
- Criminology Internship
- Cybersecurity Capstone
- Senior Thesis
Careers in Cybersecurity
A bachelor’s degree in criminology with a concentration in cybersecurity will prepare you for high-demand, high-paying careers. By establishing a strong foundation in criminological theory and pairing it with hands-on cybersecurity coursework, you will be able to apply your knowledge to everyday practical applications in law enforcement, juvenile justice, law, institutional and community corrections, and research and policy development. Graduates pursue roles in federal, state, and local government, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, security, and technology.
Why Cybersecurity at D&E
Small class sizes at D&E enable inspiring faculty to get to know your personal career interests and tailor your education. The cybersecurity concentration gives you access to online courses developed with top academic experts that complement your in-person criminology coursework at D&E. Opportunities for experiential learning, including a mock trial simulation, a prison visit, and lectures by guest speakers in the field. Internship opportunities allow you to learn what the job is about, network with people working in the field, and develop job leads.