Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60

The Cyber Crime program at University of North Carolina is at the forefront of the battle against cyber threats and digital crime. Students delve into the world of cybersecurity, digital forensics, and cybercrime investigation. The curriculum covers cyberattack prevention, evidence collection from digital devices, and cyber law. Graduates are well-prepared to combat cybercrime in law enforcement agencies, government organizations, and private cybersecurity firms.

Psychology Of Different People explores the psychological aspects of diverse populations in the criminal justice system. Topics include cultural competence, mental health, and diversity awareness.


Corrections examines the principles and practices of correctional institutions and programs. Students learn about rehabilitation, sentencing, and the challenges of the correctional system.


Issues In Criminal Justice delves into critical topics and debates within the field. Students explore ethical dilemmas, policy issues, and emerging concerns in criminal justice.


Laws And Criminal Procedures delves into the legal framework of the criminal justice system. Students study criminal laws, court procedures, and legal principles relevant to criminal justice.


Introduction To Construction Management provides an overview of construction project management. Students learn about project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and construction processes.

This course explores security policies and procedures in information technology. Students examine policy development, compliance, and implementation in various IT environments.


Students gain expertise in advanced data recovery techniques, covering complex data restoration methods and tools for challenging scenarios.


This course covers forensics investigation, teaching students how to analyze digital evidence, conduct forensic examinations, and present findings in legal contexts.


Students study various aspects of cybercrime, including its impact on individuals and organizations, prevention strategies, and legal responses.


This course provides an introduction to public health with a focus on disease prevention. Students learn about public health principles, epidemiology, and strategies for promoting health and preventing diseases.

TUITION

Fees Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MCJ) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At the University of North Carolina, we champion the synergy of affordability and opportunity. Our unwavering dedication to accessible education ensures that exceptional learning doesn't come with an exorbitant price. We unlock the gates to knowledge, extending students the opportunity to flourish without the heavy weight of overwhelming tuition costs, empowering them for a brighter, more promising future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

Exploring the Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Systems of Justice

At the outset of their journey in the College of Criminal Justice, students embark on a thorough examination of criminal law and the intricate justice systems. This educational phase imparts profound insights into legal principles, criminology, and law enforcement methodologies. Armed with this foundational expertise, students are well-prepared to navigate the intricate landscape of the criminal justice domain.

Hands-On Learning and Involvement with the Community

Outside the traditional classroom setting, the College of Criminal Justice places significant importance on hands-on learning and active community involvement. Students are afforded opportunities to intern with law enforcement agencies, partake in mock trials, and interact with local communities. These experiences not only refine their practical abilities but also offer invaluable perspectives into the world of criminal justice.

nvestigating Global Criminal Justice Challenges and Cross-Border Collaboration

At the University of North Carolina's College of Criminal Justice, we are deeply committed to confronting global criminal justice concerns and promoting international collaborations. Our curriculum delves into crime and justice from a worldwide standpoint, inspiring students to partake in joint research efforts and initiatives with global organizations. This global outlook equips our students to confront the intricate challenges within the field of criminal justice.

Crime Management (CJ-244)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Probation And Parole In Criminal Justice  
     Juvenile Court And Juvenile Justice                           
     Evolution Of Probation  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Probation And The Courts: History And Administration  
     Sentencing And The Persistence Investigation (Psi)  
     American Prisons And Community-Based Corrections  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Parole And The Indeterminate Sentence  
     Parole Administration And Services  
     The Philosophical Theories Of Punishment  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Probation And Parole Officers  
     Probation And Parole Supervision  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Probation Programs  
     The Intermediate Punishments  
     Probation And Parole In The Twenty-First Century  

Psychology Of Different People (CJ-353)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introducing Social Psychology  
     Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research  
     Social Cognition: How We Think About The Social World  
     Social Perception: How We Come To Understand Other People  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Self Knowledge: How We Come To Understand Ourselves  
     The Need To Justify Our Actions: Costs And Benefits Of Dissonance Reduction
     Attitudes And Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts And Feelings  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Conformity: Influencing Behavior  
     Group Processes: Influence In Social Groups  
     Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions To Close Relationships  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Pro-Social Behavior: Why Do People Help?  
     Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It?  
     Prejudice: Causes And Cures
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Making A Difference With Social Psychology: Attaining A Sustainable Future  
     Social Psychology And Health  
     Social Psychology And The Law  

Current Issues In Criminal Justice (CJ-449)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Recruitment And Selection  
     Training The Police  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Development Of The Professional Policing Model  
     New Policing Philosophies And Strategies  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Police Organization  
     Police Field Work  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Measuring Police Performance  
     Police Misconduct  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Police Accountability: Internal And External Mechanisms  
     Technology And The Police  
     Next Steps And Challenges For Police  

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (CJ-720)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective  
     Crime, Transnational Crime And Justice  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An American Perspective On Criminal Law  
     Legal Traditions  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Substantive Law And Procedural Law In The Four Legal Traditions  
     An International Perspective On Policing  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective On Courts  
     An International Perspective On Corrections  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective On Juvenile Justice  
     Japan: Examples Of Effectiveness And Borrowing  

Laws And Criminal Procedures (CJ-846)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fourth Amendment Standards: Probable Cause To Search, Warrants And Exceptions  
     The Concept Of Stop And Frisk  
     Arrest And Seizure Of The Person  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fourth Amendment Searches And Seizures: Houses, Persons, Motor Vehicles And Effects  
     Special Problem Searches: Administrative, Inventory, School, Airport, And Work Searches  
     Principles Of The Exclusionary Rule: Remedies And Exceptions To Constitutional Violations  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Miranda Warnings And Practice  
     Confession And The Privilege Against Self-Incrimination     
     Identification Procedures: Constitutional Considerations  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Decision To Prosecute: Indictment Or Information  
     Plea Bargaining And Guilty Pleas: Constitutional Standards  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Pretrial Criminal Procedure: Preliminary Hearing, Bail, Right To Counsel, Speedy Trial, Double Jeopardy, And Collateral Estoppel  
     The Trial: Constitutional Rights And Trial Practice:  Jury Trial, Right To Counsel,  Due Process, And Equal Protection  
     Appellate Practice And Other Post Trial Remedies  

Security Policies (CYC-156)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The History Of Private Security
     Identifying The Essentials
     Short Security Scenarios
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A Prevention System Overview: Structuring Your Security Objective
     Physical Security And Asset Protection
     Information And Computer Security
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Personnel And Security Management
     Integration As The Centerpiece: Meeting Your Overall Security Objectives
     When Your Security Company Gets The Call, Will You Be Ready
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Public And Private Police Interactions
     Legal Liability Issues
     Preparing An Emergency Response
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Securing The Future: Drafting A Future For Public Safety
     A Return To Previous Settings

Advanced Data Recovery Techniques (CYC-219)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Disaster Recovery
     Preparing To Develop The Disaster Recovery Plan
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessing Impact And Risks In The Enterprise
     Prioritizing Systems And Functions For Recovery
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Identifying Data Storage And Recovery Sites
     Developing Plans And Procedures, And Relationships
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Developing Procedures For Special Circumstances
     Testing The Disaster Recovery Plan
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Continued Assessment Of Needs, Threats, And Solutions

Cryptography (CYC-693)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction
     Encryption Basics
     Link Encryption
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Secret Keys
     Security At The Ip Layer
     Virtual Private Networks
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Remote Access With Ipsec
     Ipsec And Firewalls
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Public Key Crypto And Ssl
     World Wide Web Transaction Security
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Secured Electronic Mail
     Public Key Certificates

Forensics Investigation (CYC-749)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Forensic Evidence And Crime Investigation
     Computer Forensics And Digital Detective Work
     Tools, Environments, Equipment, And Certifications
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Policies And Procedures
     Data, Pda, And Cell Phone Forensics
     Operating Systems And Data Transmission Basics For Digital Investigations
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Investigating Windows, Linux, And Graphics Files
     E-Mail And Webmail Forensics
     Internet And Network Forensics And Intrusion Detection
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Tracking Down Those Who Intend To Do Harm On A Large Scale
     Fraud And Forensic Accounting Investigation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Federal Rules And Criminal Codes
     Ethical And Professional Responsibility In Testimony

Cyber Crime (CYC-772)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Cyber Crime And Security
     Networks And The Internet
     Assessing A Target System
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Denial Of Service Attacks
     Malware
     Basics Of Assessing And Securing A System
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Encryption
     Internet Fraud And Cyber Crime
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Industrial Espionage
     Cyber Terrorism And Information Warfare
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cyber Detective
     Security Hardware And Software