The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) of the United States Department of Justice considers training and public education as central to its mission to protect the public welfare. Safe, responsible use of the Internet is key to personal, community and national security. Cyber crime schools carry a significant responsibility to educate future law enforcement, legal representatives and educators. Any and all reliable coursework can be obtained from accredited institutions of higher learning or equivalent private programs.
Cyber crime studies include learning to understand technical activities for theft of identity, masking transactions for embezzlement, tracing Internet use to stalk another person online and broad-scale interruptions used for cyber terrorism. A thorough understanding of intellectual property and privacy laws is useful for students of criminal justice. Digital data tracking skills are emphasized as tools for crime investigation at all levels.
Cyber crime studies can be undertaken as part of a full degree program or in separate units of study. Online courses are readily available as primary career basics or as upgrades for attorneys, law enforcement personnel, educators and parents. Your local or regional community college is also a good resource for classroom-based cyber crime study.
Tuition for university and community college courses is generally offered by credit hour. This is important, as many courses issue more than one credit hour per offering. An average university course will run between $200 to $350 per credit hour with up to three credits offered per course. Registration fees, books and other technical equipment fees may also be charged.