Cyber Crime Technology

The Cyber Crime Technology degree at GTCC is designed for students who wish to start a career within the field of cyber crime and forensics. The Cyber Crime Technology degree teaches the tools and techniques used by law enforcement professionals. Topics in the degree include data retrieval, preservation of evidence, data recovery, penetration testing, and preparing for trial. Forensic skills are provided on different platforms, desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and different operating systems. This field is constantly evolving as hackers become for advanced in their threats.

Credentialing Options

Cyber Crime Technology, AAS - CIP Code: 43.0403

A 55 21 0

Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 50325

This curriculum will prepare students to enter the field of computer crime investigations and private security. Students completing this curriculum will be capable of investigating computer crimes, properly seize and recover computer evidence and aid in the prosecution of cyber criminals.

Course work in this curriculum will include a division of work in the disciplines of criminal justice and computer information systems. Additionally, students will be required to take specific cyber crime classes.

Graduates should qualify to become computer crime investigators for local or state criminal justice agencies. Also these graduates should be competent to serve as computer security specialists or consultants with private business.

Upon successful completion of the Cyber Crime Technology program, graduates should be able to:

  • Identify current ethical issues in computer technology
  • Use appropriate software to monitor network traffic
  • Identify network vulnerabilities
  • Assess various network topologies
  • Use industry standard tools and procedures to recover data
  • Identify methods for gathering technical evidence to be used in a criminal prosecution

Fall Semester I

Total Credits: 17

Spring Semester I

Total Credits: 16-18

Summer Semester I

Total Credits: 6

Fall Semester II

Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester II

Total Credits: 15

Total credit hours required for degree: 69-71

Electives

1. Communications Electives

Choose one from:

2. Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

Choose one from:

3. Social/Behavioral Science Electives

Choose one from:

4. Natural Science/Mathematics Electives

Choose 3-5 credits from:

Note:

WBL 111
 and
WBL 121
 are approved courses and may be taken as additional hours of credit towards the program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to follow the general enrollment process for GTCC. During the advising process you will have the opportunity to indicate your desire to study within this curriculum. Your advisor will help you sign up for the specific courses you need.

Astrid Hoy
Professor
aihoy@gtcc.edu
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50534

Paul Campbell
Instructor
pmcampbell1@gtcc.edu
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50828

Guilford Technical Community College's Cyber Crime Technology Center is committed to the education and training of cyber crime professionals and to provide cyber security information, resources and outreach to the community.

Cyber Crime Technology Center

If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact Ralph Argiento at rsargiento@gtcc.edu or (336) 334-4822, ext. 50013.

Yes, Financial aid is available if you qualify. Please visit the Financial Aid web page or contact the Financial Aid office at 336-334-4822 Option 3.

You will need a PC running the Windows operating system. An Apple brand computer running the MacOS operating system may not support some the software you are required to use.  If using a Mac, please ensure you can dual boot to Windows or use a virtualization application (such as Virtual Box, VMware, Parallels, etc.) for Windows applications.

No, due to the specialized software required, there are some courses that are only offered on campus.

Maybe. We evaluate each course you obtained from other academic institutions to ensure the currency and relevance of the credit applied. Also, we assess your current certifications to determine how and if they can be applied to your degree plan. 

Several courses include industry skills and standards in the delivery. Concepts from the CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and Server+ certifications are included in the courses. While this does not guarantee your success in passing the certification exams, practice tests and study plans are provided to measure your readiness.