COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2015-2016 CATALOG

Computer Security and Forensics (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 1925
Semester Hours Required for Graduation:
64
PROGRAM GOALS:
This curriculum prepares students
for positions with law enforcement,
government, and businesses. The courses
offered fulfill the educational needs
of students to aid them in becoming
knowledgeable and skilled computer
forensics technicians.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
Identify and demonstrate understanding
of computer terminology.
Describe the individual functions and
integrations of the components of the
criminal justice system: police, courts,
and corrections.
Recognize and analyze a problem to
formulate and implement a solution.
Demonstrate competency in the use of
contemporary technology.
Use legal research skills to locate,
analyze, and discuss the content of
statutory and case law.
Apply constitutional principles to the
practice of criminal justice.
Write effectively and verbally
communicate technically with clients
and peers.
Articulate either orally or in writing,
concepts or theories applicable to the
criminal justice system.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION:
It is highly recommended that the
following criteria be met to begin this
program, and it is REQUIRED by the
completion of 24 credits:
12th-grade reading level is required.
Placement test scores must indicate
readiness to begin EN 101-Composition.
Competency in Elementary Algebra is
required. College-level proficiency on
Math Placement Examination.

Competency in College Algebra is highly

recommended.
LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS
22 Semester Hours
EN 101 Composition
3
EN 102 Composition and Literature

or
EN 105 Technical Writing
3
HI ELE History Elective
3
HU ELE Humanities Elective
3
SC 141 Forensic Science
4
MA 102 Statistics
3
PY 101 General Psychology or
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology
3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
39 Semester Hours
CS 134 Computer and Informatics

Science I
4
CS 156 Network Essentials
3
CS 211 PC Computer Hardware
3
CS 235 Network Security
3
CS 241 Computer Forensics
3
CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal

Justice
3
CJ 135 Cyber Crime Investigation 3
CJ 160 Security Operations and
3

Administration
CJ 212 Procedural Criminal Law
3
CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective
3
CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective or
CS ELE Computer Science Elective 3
GN ELE General Electives
5
INSTITUTIONAL DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
3 Semester Hours
CE 101 College Experience
PE 118 Physical Fitness for Law

Enforcement and
PE 218 Criminal Justice Fitness

Leadership or
HE ELE Health Elective
Minimum Credits

2
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COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2015-2016 CATALOG

Computer Security and Forensics (A.A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE
2nd Semester

1st Semester
CE 101 College Experience
CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal

Justice
EN 101 Composition
MA 102 Statistics
CS 134 Computer and Informatics

Science I
CS 156 Network Essentials
Total

1
3
3
3
4
3
17

CJ 212 Procedural Criminal Law

3
CS ELE Computer Science Elective

or
CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective
3
EN 102 Composition and Literature

or
EN 105 Technical Writing
3
HI ELE History Elective
3
PE 118 Physical Fitness for Law

Enforcement

or
HE ELE* Health Elective
1
PY 101 General Psychology

or
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology
3
Total
16

3rd Semester

4th Semester

CJ 135 Cyber Crime Investigation 3

CJ 160 Security Operations and
3

Administration
CS 211 PC Computer Hardware
3
HU ELE**Humanities Elective
3
GEN ELE General Elective
2
PE 218 Criminal Justice Fitness

Leadership

or
HE ELE* Health Elective
1
Total
15

CS 235 Network Security

CS 241 Computer Forensics
SC 141 Forensic Science
CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective
GN ELE General Elective
Total

* Either one 3-semester-hour health course or PE 118 and PE 218 will satisfy the PE
requirement.
**Recommended: CO 205 Intercultural Communication
Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: Champlain College

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3
3
4
3
3
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