Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Computer Security and Forensics
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Computer Security and Forensics program have the chance to understand human reasonings behind adult and juvenile crimes. They also have the opportunity to examine court and correctional procedures. What's more, the program is intended to cover foundational topics in information systems and security issues related to operating systems, networks, databases, and software programs. It is also designed to teach students how to process a computer-related crime scene. Other covered topics include data retrieval, risk analysis, security auditing, access control mechanisms, and threat models. The program culminates with a final information systems project related to computer forensics and security.
| Concentration |
Computer Security and Forensics |
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma or equivalent (GED). |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Strayer University will accept transfer credit from institutions that are accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This may include two and four year colleges and universities, business colleges, trade schools, and international universities. Credits from international institutions will be accepted if the institution is recognized as the equivalent to an accredited institution in the United States.
Undergraduate
1. Strayer University will only accept transfer credit into undergraduate programs for courses in which the student received a grade of "C" (2.0 quality points) or better.
2. Strayer University will accept transfer credit into undergraduate programs for courses in which the student received a grade of “D” if the student completed a degree program at that specific college or university.
3. Strayer University will accept "P" (Pass) grades for transfer credit when the pass grade is given academic credit.
Graduate
1. Strayer University will only accept transfer credit into the graduate program for courses in which the student has received a grade of "B" (3.0 quality points) or better.
2. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 is required for admission into the graduate program. If the student’s undergraduate GPA is below the 2.75 requirement, a calculation will be made of the student’s last 22 courses in the undergraduate program to determine acceptance.
3. For graduate programs, if a student's undergraduate GPA is below the 2.75 requirement or the GPA of the last 22 credits is below 2.75, the transcripts must be reviewed and approved by the Campus Dean prior to evaluation by TEC. The approved evaluation from the Campus Dean must accompany the undergraduate transcripts when they are sent to TEC for evaluation.
4. To fulfill undergraduate prerequisite requirements in Strayer University graduate programs, Strayer University will accept credit from courses in which the student has received a grade of “D”. |
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