Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn’t be easier, and we’re here to help!
With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn’t be easier, and we’re here to help!
New to campus this fall 2022: 30-credit, full-time MS in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity!
This new, ever-evolving, technology-driven graduate program will be offered online. Students may complete courses on an accelerated, 1-year or 2-year progression, making the program more affordable and accessible for international and non-traditional (i.e., professional-working) students.
The MS program aims to provide students with specialized skills in preventing and responding to cybercrime and cybersecurity-related issues. The proposed program is aligned with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework, which is led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The program can help prepare students for various professional certifications, such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), or other certifications by International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2.
All applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for acceptance:
The program will offer conditional and probationary acceptance in line with graduate admission policy.
For general application requirements, please click here.
The MS in Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity curriculum will be comprised of 10 three-credit courses with a total of 30 credits (8 required and 2 elective three-credit courses).
The program will provide experiential learning opportunities that allow students to interact with the material and learn hands on skills for responding to cybercrime threats in a real-world setting. Experiential learning opportunities in the form of labs, simulations, and gamification platforms will provide students with hands-on training to prepare them for responding to and investigating cyberattacks.
Students will take lecture courses to cover advanced principles of cyberforensic investigation and cybersecurity. In addition, students will take courses in our laboratory that cover advanced techniques used by cybercrime analysts and investigators in practice.
Core Courses – 8 required (3 credits each)
CIC 501 – Cyber Criminology and Criminal Justice
CIC 521 – Cyber Threat Intelligence
CIC 531 – Advanced Cyber Defense
CIC 541 – Data Analysis
CIC 551 – Digital Forensics
CIC 561 – Advanced Penetration Testing
CIC 571 – Mobile Forensics
CIC 590 – Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity Capstone
Elective Courses – select any two required (3 credits each)
CIC 512 – Research in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity
CIC 542 – Geographic Information System for Cybercrime and Cybersecurity
CIC 511 – Cybersecurity Essentials
SE 501 – Intro to Software Development
US News & World Report rated us among the 10 top master’s universities in the North in its “America’s Best Colleges” ranking.
As one of the 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S., the University is dedicated to developing the whole person.
Work alongside faculty who will assist with personal academic planning throughout the program.
To provide traditional-aged students and established professionals in the field with the knowledge and skills regarding how to identify solutions to local and global cyber threats, while mastering legal, ethical and policy issues in this critical field. Our Sociology, Criminal Justice and Criminology Department is well-situated for playing an active role in training the cybersecurity experts of tomorrow.
Graduate Assistants, who assist faculty in the delivery of course content, receive a stipend as well as tuition scholarships.
The facility combines faculty expertise, practitioner insight and student learning to enhance capabilities.
With over 30 programs, The University of Scranton can help you achieve your goals, personally and professionally. Find out what our students have to say about graduate education at Scranton.
The Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity (CIC) program will seek designation on Cyber Defense Education (CDE) from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C). The program proposal has been developed in alignment with the NICE Framework. The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework is led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The field of cybercrime and cybersecurity is growing rapidly as malicious attacks to information sytems become more frequent and detrimental to individuals and organizations. With such a dramatic growth in demand in such a short timeframe, there is a shortage in the supply of professionals entering the field.
Program Director Assistant Professor
M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University
570-941-7926mehmet.bastug@scranton.edu
Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn’t be easier, and we’re here to help!
With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn’t be easier, and we’re here to help!
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