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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree, or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

12 Hours

Course Duration

1 Month (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

2

Fundamentals of Victimology

There are two actors within a criminal act - the perpetrator and the victim - and the victim is often forgotten. This course takes a critical view of the victim's relationship with the perpetrator and the criminal justice system, and the media's and society's varied reactions to victims.

Computer Forensics

Computer forensics has become necessary and crucial functions in most businesses today. This course examines investigation of computers and other digital devices for the extraction of evidence which may point to particular misuse and/or criminal activity. It will help you learn how to identify, protect and gather evidence, retrieve data, and prepare crime reports and present information in courts.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE $1,800
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $1,800
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Fundamentals of Victimology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction and history of victimology.
    Measurement of crime and its effects.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The criminal justice system and victims.
    The civil justice system and victims.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The consequences of victimization.
    Empowering victims.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Homicide victims.
    Females as victims.
    Spouses as victims.
    Child victims.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Elderly victims.
    Hate crimes.
    Special victim populations.
    International victimology
    Negligence and intentional torts.
    Third party liability and insurance.
    Constitutional and civil rights of victims.
    Compensation and restitution of victims.

Computer Forensics

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
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Tools, environments, equipment, and certifications
    Policies and procedures
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Data, pda, and cell phone forensics
    Operating systems and data transmission basics for digital
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Internet and network forensics and intrusion detection
    Tracking down those who intend to do harm on a large scale
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fraud and forensic accounting investigation
    Federal rules and criminal codes
    Ethical and professional responsibility in testimony
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