Available Only As A Minor
PURSUE YOUR CALLING
Build a career in gathering digital evidence and solving crimes.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Be equipped to investigate, interview, testify, train, report and determine the legality of cyber incidents.
BE MENTORED FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Learn from former and current investigators who will help you develop courageous character rooted in faith.
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What Will I Learn?
Just like traditional crimes, everyone leaves behind a digital fingerprint. We’ll train you to find unique digital identifiers.
You will learn to decipher and gather digital evidence to solve crime. Anchor your actions in character to stand out from your competition.
You’ll study:
How will a Cybercrime Investigations minor help my career?
In an increasingly digital world, the demand for this type of work is skyrocketing. For example, jobs for information security analysts will grow by 32% from 2020-2030, four times faster than the average employment rate for all jobs.*
With a Cybercrime Investigations minor, you'll acquire specialized skills that are highly sought after by government agencies (such as Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI), law enforcement, cybersecurity firms, and private corporations. Your expertise will be applicable in various sectors, including criminal justice, cybersecurity, law, finance, and more.
Additionally, earning this minor at Roberts sets you apart from others in the field. As a graduate of New York’s leading university for character education, you’ll stand out in your unwavering ethics. We’ll deepen your values of integrity, humility, and courage, all essential traits for effective leadership.
*Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
"My professors prepared me to land my current job, being a CyberTipline Support Specialist at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. During the minor I was able to learn how to use different software such as ArcGIS, Autopsy, Electronic Evidence Examiner, and Cellebrite." -Sam Carducci (Homeland Security and Applied Intelligence)
Cybercrime is a vast, complex area of crime that involves a computer or networked device. In our increasingly technological society, cybercrime has become a prevalent and serious problem that needs to be addressed.
Cybercrime includes email and internet fraud, identity fraud, selling illegal items online, ransomware attacks, financial data theft, interfering with devices or networks, and much more.
What is cybercrime investigation?
Successful cybercrime investigation involves many different skills and disciplines.
In the new cybercrime investigation minor at Roberts, you will explore digital investigations, network forensics, and mobile device forensics.
For example, in the minor you’ll take a Cyber Intelligence course where you will explore how to conduct cyber investigations and learn about obstacles that you may face because of existing pitfalls in the cyber environment. You’ll also study Computer Forensics, Mobile Device Forensics, and Geographical Information Systems Mapping courses in the Cybercrime Investigation minor.
How much do cyber crime investigators make?
According to Salary.com in August 2023, the average annual wage for Digital Forensic Examiners is $61,468.
The numbers will, naturally, differ by area, employer, and position.
Can I meet with a professor when I visit Roberts?
Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet with a professor to get an overview of the major and your questions answered.
Does Roberts Wesleyan University offer financial aid?
Yes! At Roberts, we’re dedicated to supporting you. Our Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you make the most of every financial aid opportunity available.
We provide financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students, so you can focus on following your calling with confidence.
