Cybercriminology
Kent State University’s Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology is a fully online program that combines criminology and cybersecurity to prepare students for careers in digital forensics, cybercrime investigation, and information security. This degree equips graduates with the knowledge to combat cyber threats and investigate criminal activity in the digital realm.
Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology Degree Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science degree in Cybercriminology incorporates the understanding of computer systems and networks with criminal behavior and processes in identifying, preventing and investigating cyber-related threats and crimes. Students are involved in project-based research and other experiential learning opportunities in technology and the legal, ethical and criminology aspects of modern crime, making them well prepared for work in a myriad of professional positions ranging from security/intelligence analysts and investigators to network and security administrators.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Describe the scope of cyber threats and crimes.
- Apply criminological theories to the commission of computer-related crimes.
- Apply a solid foundational grounding in digital technologies to digital investigations to combat cybercrime or threats.
- Compare and contrast digital and traditional evidence as it relates to investigation, processing and use in prosecution.
- Define and apply policies that include privacy, regulatory, legal and ethical considerations as they relate to responding to and/or investigating cyber threats.
Program Structure
- 120 minimum credits
- 9 CRIM courses (27 credits), 16 IT courses (50 credits), SOC Research (3 credits), TAS Capstone (3 credits), 37-38 credits additional requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology Degree Admissions Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.
Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.
Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog’s Academic Policies.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the program’s Coursework tab.
Important Dates
Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology Degree Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| CRIM 12000 | INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES | 3 |
| CRIM 13000 | CRIME AND TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| CRIM 33200 | CRIMINAL LAW | 3 |
| CRIM 34200 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURES AND EVIDENCE | 3 |
| CRIM 36702 | CRIMINOLOGY | 3 |
| CRIM 46800 | INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY | 3 |
| CRIM 46801 | HOMELAND SECURITY | 3 |
| CRIM 46802 | TERRORISM AND COUNTERTERRORISM | 3 |
| CRIM 46803 | INFORMATION AND CYBER SECURITY | 3 |
| IT 11002 | VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| IT 11005 | INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| IT 11009 | COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION | 4 |
| IT 13000 | APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS | 3 |
| IT 21002 | NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION | 3 |
| IT 21005 | VISUAL BASIC DATABASE PROGRAMMING | 4 |
| IT 21100 | LOCAL AREA NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING | 3 |
| IT 21110 | NETWORK ROUTING AND SWITCHING | 3 |
| IT 30000 | PYTHON PROGRAMMING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| IT 36320 | COMPUTER FORENSICS | 3 |
| IT 36321 | NETWORK FORENSICS | 3 |
| IT 36322 | SOCIAL MEDIA AND MOBILE DEVICE FORENSICS | 3 |
| IT 46320 | CLOUD FORENSICS | |
| IT 36330 | NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| IT 36331 | ADVANCED ROUTING AND SWITCHING | 3 |
| IT 36355 | COMMAND LINE UTILITIES | 3 |
| IT 46331 | NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS | 3 |
| SOC 32210 | RESEARCHING SOCIETY (ELR) (WIC) 1 | 3 |
| TAS 47999 | TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC) 1 | 3 |
| Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
| SOC 12050 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) | 3 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Kent Core Composition | 6 | |
| Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) | 9 | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) | 3 | |
| Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory) | 6-7 | |
| Kent Core Additional | 6 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
1A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
2Students are strongly advised to take MATH 10041 or MATH 10051 to fulfill the Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning requirement.
Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology Degree Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $592.97 | $1,778.91 | $52,200 full-time1 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $602.97 | $1808.91 | $53,400 full-time2 |
1The flat-rate semester fee of $6,526.80 applies to full-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester. This program is calculated at 8 semesters. For part-time semesters: The $592.97 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester.
2The flat-rate semester fee of $6,526.80 applies to full-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking between 12-18 credit hours, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour of actual credits taken (between 12-18 semester credits or $120-$180). This program is calculated at 8 (15 hour) semesters. For part-time semesters: The $602.97 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour.
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
The tuition listed above is for the Kent campus. The Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology program is offered at both the Kent campus and one or more Regional campus. The tuition rate will be assessed individually for each campus, however, the individual tuition assessments added together will not exceed the Kent campus flat rate capped at between 12-18 credits. If the tuition added together for each campus does exceed that amount, then the student account will be adjusted. Please visit the Admissions website for information regarding Regional campus tuition.
Total program cost based on Tuition Guarantee Program for a full-time student taking 12-18 credit hours for 8 semesters. Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
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