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CJS 505 - Legal Issues in the United States Justice System
Prerequisites: None
An overview and analysis of the most important legal issues in the U.S. Justice System. Topics include constitutional law, criminal law, corrections law, and administrative law.
3 credits
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CJS 509 - Crime and Public Policy
Prerequisites: None
A critical analysis of crime control policies in the United States. Course topics include a discussion of the policy-making process in the criminal justice system and recent crime control trends.
3 credits
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CJS 510 - Constitutional Issues in Criminal Law
Prerequisites: None
This course focuses on the rights of suspects in criminal procedures. A detailed analysis of individual rights under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution is developed.
3 credits
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CJS 511 - Criminological Theory
Prerequisites: None
An intensive overview and analysis of the major criminology theories. Beginning with 18th and 19th century theorists this course focuses primarily on the evolution of sociological constructions of criminality.
3 credits
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CJS 513 - Analysis of Criminal Justice Data
Prerequisites: CJS 503
An introduction to statistical analysis in the behavioral sciences. The practical application of various analytical techniques to the social science research process is emphasized.
3 credits
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CJS 515 - Psychological Factors in Crime Causation
Prerequisites: None
A discussion of the psychological, psychoanalytic and social factors that produce deviant behavior. Techniques of social control, treatment and the prevention of social deviance are also considered.
3 credits
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CJS 516 - Legal Issues in Personnel Administration
Prerequisites: None
An analysis of legal issues facing the contemporary justice system agency administrator, including labor-management relations. Additional course topics include employment discrimination, sexual harassment.
3 credits
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CJS 517 - Correctional Systems and Practices
Prerequisites: None
An examination of contemporary issues in correctional administration. This course presents an analysis of various theories of penology, as well as corrections policy formulation and the administration of corrections agencies., employee drug testing and vicarious liability.
3 credits
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CJS 518 - Special Problems in Criminal Justice Management
Prerequisites: None
This course focuses on special problems facing the modem justice system agency administrator. A case study format is often used to emphasize the practical nature of this course. Students are encouraged to develop novel solutions to the dilemmas facing justice system administrators.
3 credits
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CJS 519 - The Juvenile Justice System
Prerequisites: None
An examination and analysis of the juvenile justice system. Particular attention is directed to the development of juvenile justice system policy and the treatment of juvenile offenders in the contemporary justice system.
3 credits
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CJS 521 - Drugs in Society
Prerequisites: None
An analysis of this important social issue. Physical and psychological aspects of addiction are discussed. Historical and contemporary policies to regulate and control the use of drugs are analyzed. Students are asked to evaluate modem drug policy and propose alternative policies.
3 credits
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CJS 523 - Organized Criminal Enterprises
Prerequisites: None
This course presents a detailed analysis of organized crime in the U.S. Course topics include the history of organized crime, transitions in the structure of organized crime, justice system responses to organized crime, relevant statutory, law, and modern techniques used to investigate criminal enterprises.
3 credits
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CJS 524 - Homeland Security
Prerequisites: None
Review of the historic and current law enforcement functions, role, education/training, and community-oriented approaches to scientific risk assessment and preparedness in the context of homeland security.
3 credits
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CJS 526 - Managing Crisis and Disaster
Prerequisites: None
Coverage of international crisis and disaster; criminal justice agencies’ post-crisis/disaster response is investigated as are efforts to address the management of practitioner and community recovery.
3 credits
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CJS 527 - Violence and the Family
Prerequisites: None
This course focuses on the problem of domestic violence in the United States. The causes of domestic violence and the various treatment modalities developed for offenders are analyzed. The recent movement to require the arrest and incarceration of those suspected of domestic violence is considered.
3 credits
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CJS 528 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Prerequisites: None
Faculty and students select specific, contemporary justice system issues for detailed analysis. This course may be retaken to a maximum of six credits hours, provided the topic is different each time.
3 credits
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CJS 529 - Directed Research in Criminal Justice
Prerequisites: Faculty member and Dean’s approval
This course is designed for graduate students who have demonstrated the ability to conduct individual research involving specific justice system issues. Students must have the approval of a faculty member and the Dean of the School of Justice Studies prior to enrolling in this course. It may be retaken to a maximum of six credit hours.
3 credits
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CJS 530 - Women and Crime
Prerequisites: None
The purpose of this course is to extend our knowledge about crime and the justice process as it pertains to the female offender. More specifically, this course examines variations and patterns in female criminality, women’s victimization, and women’s experiences in the Criminal Justice system as victims and offenders, theoretical interpretations of crime and victimization, and women in policing, the legal profession, and corrections.
3 credits
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CJS 531 - Witnesses, Suspects and Investigative Interviewing
Prerequisites: None
This course involves the study of human behavior within the American legal and criminal justice systems, focusing on the study of social, cognitive, developmental and clinical psychology as applied to these systems. This course will primarily address memory issues and investigative interviewing of witnesses and criminal suspects.
3 credits
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CJS 532 - Psychology and the Legal System
Prerequisites: None
This course involves the study of human behavior within the American legal and criminal justice systems, focusing primarily on the study of social, cognitive, developmental and clinical psychology as applied to these systems. This course will address a variety of legal psychology topics, including forensic issues (e.g., insanity, competency, child custody, criminal profiling), jury issues (e.g., pretrial publicity, nullification, selection), and punishment issues (e.g., prisons, death penalty, sex offenders).
3 credits
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CJS 533 - Crime Prevention
Prerequisites: None
This course will examine the theoretical basis and application of crime prevention techniques, with an emphasis on routine activity theory, rational choice, crime patterns, defensible space, crime prevention through experimental design and situational crime prevention. A wide range of problems and potential solutions will be explored. The strengths, weaknesses, practicality, policy challenges, and ethics of crime prevention approaches will also be assessed. Further, this course will include a close examination of the methodological issues surrounding the evaluation of crime prevention research studies.
3 credits
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CJS 534 - Youth Gangs
Prerequisites: None
This course is intended to give students a foundation in core issues related to the topic of youth gangs in the United States. This course will place the problems of gangs and youth violence in a broader historical context that allows the students to fully understand macro-level causes of problems, but also responses to problems. The course will also cover the key theoretical perspectives traditionally used to explain the development and continuation of gangs in communities across the United States. Finally, the will provide in-depth coverage of the policy responses traditionally used to combat gangs and why such strategies are generally found to have limited effectiveness. The course will encourage students to consider all of these issues when crafting public policy responses to ‘gang problems.’
3 credits
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CJS 539 - Advanced Issues in Criminal Justice Policy
Prerequisites: CJS 501 , CJS 503 , CJS 505 , CJS 510 & CJS 511
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the policy making process. Students will be expected to understand how to identify pressing criminal justice policy issues, understand how to conduct a thorough problem analysis, and devise a research-based initiative intended to create planned change.
3 credits
Summer
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CJS 540 - Digital Forensics Hardware and Acquisition
Prerequisites: None
This course provides an introduction to types of computer hardware and the techniques involved in digital forensic acquisition of evidence for use in court, civil matters, and other forms of investigation. The course focuses on behavior, chain of custody, documentation, and preparation of evidence as well as the use of common tools to acquire forensic images of media in both laboratory and crime scene type environments.
3 credits
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CJS 542 - Digital Forensics I
Prerequisites: CJS 540 or permission of instructor
This course introduces students to techniques in common practice for the examination of digital media, the presentation of evidence, and the preservation of evidence for use in trials or private practice. This course focuses on exposure of the various common tools and simple case work to provide an overview of digital forensics. The course is suitable for most students as an elective and is required as a component of the DFC certificate.
3 credits
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CJS 543 - Computer Forensics II
Prerequisites: CJS 542
This course is hands on in the laboratory and focuses on complete understanding of the operating systems approach to file storage and management for forensics recovery (NTFS and FATS). The course solves casework using low level recovery and manual recovery of deleted files and continues to concentrate on the presentation of cases in both written and verbal formats. Students will complete casework and provide at least one oral examination.
3 credits
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CJS 544 - Computer Forensics III
Prerequisites: CJS 543
This course is hands on in the laboratory and focuses on complete understanding of the cell phones, cameras, and other hand held devices which are commonly found in forensics casework but require special handling due to their proprietary nature. The course includes work on actual cell phones and PDA as well as special handling techniques necessary to preserve evidence in these cases. Specific topics may vary as technology changes.
3 credits
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CJS 545 - Law for Forensics Professionals
Prerequisites: None
This course specifically focuses on the rights, ethics, and policy in accordance with both US and International law in terms of the practice of digital forensics. Discussion include areas of law which may specifically apply to forensic professionals (e.g. 4th Amendment), ethics, and other areas which typically emerge having an impact on a digital case.
3 credits
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CJS 605 - Master’s Thesis
Prerequisites: CJS 503 and CJS 513 Faculty member and Director of Graduate Studies approval.
The completion and defense of the thesis. A student electing to complete a thesis must enroll in CJS 605 in the semester during which he or she will graduate. This can only be repeated one time, and the student must be registered in a section of this the semester in which they plan to graduate.
3 credits
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SEC 100 - Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware
Cross-Listed with:
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces the fundamentals of personal computer (PC) hardware. This hands-on course is taught in a laboratory and exposes the student to technology from a practical perspective. In the course, students will build a personal computer, install networking and operating systems components, learn basic networking, and testing methodologies. In addition, students will install two different operating systems in their computer and learn to use various testing and applications software.
3 credits
Fall
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SEC 101 - Introduction to Computer Software
Prerequisites: None
This course covers installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of software/operating system components. The material is presented to prepare the student for the A Technologies examination. SEC 101 is the second of two courses designed to prepare students to embark upon a career in IT helpdesk, desktop support, or systems implementation. Emphasis in this second course is placed on the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of software/operating systems. In addition to these topics, emphasis is also placed on using knowledge of PCs, hardware, and the Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012 Operating Systems to support and troubleshoot technical issues of networked computers.
3 credits
Spring
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SEC 200 - Introduction to Computer Security Techniques
Prerequisites: SEC 100 or permission of instructor
This course is an introduction to techniques used in business for managing the security component of information technology. Focus is on the development and maintenance of cyber-security, information assurance, and the security organization. Students will study both strategic and tactical approaches to security development and analysis. The course includes laboratory exercises in penetration testing, network analysis, and other hands-on security techniques.
3 credits
Fall
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SEC 201 - Introduction to Networking
Prerequisites: SEC 100
This course will allow students to develop basic networking skills in TCP/IP related to the N certification examination. This course covers fundamental concepts in tcp/ip networking and basic network design using packet tracer.
3 credits
Spring
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SEC 205 - C++ Programming
Prerequisites: SEC 101 and SEC 201
This is a basic programming course to introduce technology professionals to the C and C++ language particularly as they relate to GCC/G++. Basic algorithms and structures are covered but with a focus on the use of C++ in networking scripts, linux based platforms, and application troubleshooting in systems.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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SEC 210 - Linux Shell Scripting
Prerequisites: COMSC 110 SEC 101
This course introduces students to scripting as a programming tool. Scripting is commonly used as a mechanism for network administration in many different environments and basic skills in this area will strengthen the student’s knowledge of both operating systems and command line interfaces. Scripting in bash, ksh, csh are components as well as an introduction to basic database tools in mysql.
3 credits
Spring
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SEC 220 - Database Design and Implementation
Prerequisites: None
The course focuses on the design and implementation of relational database systems. It introduces fundamental principles of databases; the relational model (entities and attributes, tables and relationships), conceptual design (primary and foreign keys), data organization strategies (normalization and integrity constraints) and query. Activities focus on building databases, the design process, tools for presenting and critiquing design models and integration with the web.
3 credits
Spring
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SEC 230 - Networking and Telecommunications
Cross-Listed with: CIS 375
Prerequisites: SEC 100 , COMSC 110 or permission of instructor
Introduction to basic data communications concepts and their application to local area networks through lectures, discussions of case studies, and hands-on projects. The class focuses on the TCP/IP model of networking and the various details involved in packet based networks and the exchange of electronic information over a variety of media.
3 credits
Fall
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SEC 231 - Advanced Networking
Cross-Listed with: CIS 380
Prerequisites: SEC 230 or permission of instructor
This is a course in applied networking which focuses on the development of networking solutions in organizations. This course uses hands-on routing, switching and cabling to develop skills in connectivity, firewalling, and server administration in the DMZ. Additional material focuses on the development of various routing technologies and protocols as well as inter and intra network communications.
3 credits
Spring
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SEC 300 - Security Techniques II
Prerequisites: SEC 200 or permission of the instructor
This course focuses on the ISACA COBIT methodology used in the exams like CISA and develops the idea of audit and assurance for technology professionals who may be required to oversee, develop, or conduct such audits in compliance with Federal or other legislation which may impact their organization.
3 credits
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SEC 310 - Linux Server Administration
Prerequisites: SEC 205 and SEC 210
This is an intermediate course in Linux Server and Security Administrations which focuses on the development of system administrator skills necessary for server maintenance and support in practice. The course should also focus on sound security skills in the linux environment with particular focus on server administration.
3 credits
Spring
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SEC 320 - Digital Forensics I
Prerequisites: SEC 200 or permission of instructor
This course introduces students to techniques used in law enforcement and corporate litigation to recover and examine electronic media in a forensically sound fashion. The course includes the use of commercial forensics packages and the development of full analysis of media for presentation to corporate security officers, law enforcement, or the legal system. Students will learn to examine hardware, maintain chain of custody, create forensic images, analysis forensic images, and develop analytical reports for presentation. The course is typically offered online but has hands on lab components.
3 credits
Fall
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SEC 330 - Penetration Testing I
Prerequisites: SEC 200 SEC 205 SEC 205 SEC 231 or permission of instructor
A technical, hands-on course focused on hacking and counter-hacking methods. The course revolves around tools using in exploiting weaknesses in a typical network environment (pen tests) and the defense and correction of these weaknesses. Topics include physical security, social engineering, reconnaissance, scanning, exploits, web server hacking, server hardening, securing networks, and vulnerability testing.
3 credits
Spring
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SEC 340 - Codes, Codemakers and Codebreakers - A Beginning Class for Cryptography
Prerequisites: SEC 200 SEC 205 and COMSC 110 or permission of instructor
This course is a historical introduction to the evolution of cryptography intended for a general audience. Introduction to technical terms and foundations of cryptography is accompanied by story-telling from the cipher of Mary Queen of Scots, to Vigenere cipher, then to cracking the enigma of WWI, then to Lorenz cipher and Colossus during WWII, till the potential Quantum cryptography. We follow the development of codes and code-breaking from military espionage in ancient Greece to deciphering hieroglyphics via the Rosetta stone to modern computer ciphers. Frequency analysis, one-time-pad security, and public key cryptography will be introduced in this course.
3 credits
Spring
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SEC 400 - Forensic Hardware and Acquisition
Prerequisites: SEC 100 or permission of instructor
This course focuses on both configuration and management of networked platforms from a troubleshooting perspective. Students are expected to install and manage a variety of operating systems to simulate a working network in a production environment. The course was designed with security and forensics professionals in mind. This course is typically offered online.
3 credits
Fall
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SEC 405 - Firewalling and Defense
Prerequisites: SEC 330 and SEC 210 or permission of instructor
This course is hands on in the laboratory and focuses on the development of successful firewall strategies for both border and internal usage. The course uses Cisco IOS, Linux Based IP Tables and Shorewall, as platforms for development of firewall rule sets. Students will utilize skills from SEC 330 , SEC 210 , etc. to model, develop, and test these strategies in the lab.
3 credits
All
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SEC 415 - Intrusion Detection
Prerequisites: SEC 231 , SEC 330 and SEC 405
This course is focused on the development of tools which enable the detection and identification of attacks on networks as well as the development of defensive capabilities which will allow resistance to and prevention of successful attacks. The focus is on the hands on use of various types of devices from IDS, IPS, to firewall logs, and wireshark traces to develop the ability to inspect packets, analyze logs using tools, signature scanning, honeypots and honey nets, and other tools.
3 credits
Annually
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SEC 420 - Digital Forensics II
Prerequisites: SEC 320 or permission of instructor; SEC 400 (may be taken simultaneously)
This course focuses on complete understanding of the operating systems approach to file storage and management for digital forensics recovery. The course solves casework using low level recovery and manual recovery of deleted files and continues to concentrate on the presentation of cases in both written and verbal formats. Students will complete typical forensics casework. The course is typically offered online.
Spring
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SEC 421 - Mobile Device Forensics
Prerequisites: SEC 320 or permission of instructor
This focuses on the understanding of the cell phones, cameras, and other hand held devices which are commonly found in forensics casework but require special handling due to their proprietary nature. The course includes work on actual cell phones and PDA as well as special handling techniques necessary to preserve evidence in these cases. Specific topics may vary as technology changes. The course is typically offered online.
3 credits
Summer
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SEC 430 - Special Topics: Networking and Security
Prerequisites: None
Study of special topics in networking and security. Topics determined by student needs and availability of appropriate instruction.
3 credits
Special Offering
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SEC 432 - Network Analysis
Prerequisites: SEC 231 or permission of instructor
This course is hands-on in the laboratory and focuses on the development of telecommunications networks in a conceptual sense. The course primarily focuses on the development of tools, presentation, budget, and other testing methodology to adequately plan and design both simple and complex networks in the production environment. Includes testing of basic designs and simulation.
3 credits
All
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SEC 433 - Specialized Networking Skills
Prerequisites: SEC 405 and SEC 432
This is a course which transitions students who have completed firewalling and SEC 432 into more advanced skills using alternative products to Cisco IOS. The course adds new skills into the networking specialist’s toolkit.
3 credits
Spring
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SEC 440 - Cryptography
Prerequisites: SEC 340 or permission of instructor
A continuation of SEC 340, this course introduces classical and modern cryptography principles, practices, and its application to network security based on the appreciation of historical cryptology. Topics include symmetrical/ asymmetrical cryptology (such as DES and AES), message authentication and digital signatures (RSA).
3 credits
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SEC 450 - Law for Networking, Security and Forensic Professionals
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
This course specifically focuses on rights, ethics, and policy in accordance primarily with US law in terms of the practice of digital forensics and security. Discussions include areas of law which may specifically apply to forensics or networking/security professionals (e.g. 4th Amendment, Evidence, International law,) and other legal areas which typically have an impact on a digital case. This course may be offered online.
3 credits
Spring
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SEC 451 - Intelligence in War, Business, and Law Enforcement
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
This course familiarizes students with the basics of intelligence as a tool of decision making in three disciplines: national security, business, and law enforcement. Students will learn common intelligence principles and practices for each discipline, as well as departures from those commonalities and expected outcomes from the use of intelligence. Although this is a survey course, students will be given exposure to practical issues of intelligence where they will learn to judge the effectiveness of practice and development of intelligence.
3 credits
Fall
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SEC 452 - Cyberwarfare
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
This course investigates the use of cyber warfare as a tool of national policy and national defense using recent events real world conflicts in a case study format. It is meant to place the acts of cyber attack and defense (denial of service, firewalls, etc.) in the context of an overall campaign of such actions used to defend or advance national or global political goals. Key features of this course will be learning to dissect choices of targets, plans of attack and defense, indication and warning, and lessons learned. This course is suggested as an elective for students in Penetration Testing and Networking.
3 credits
Spring
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SEC 469 - Internship
Prerequisites: None
Students in Forensics, Networking & Security and Security Assurance Studies majors are required to complete a 3 credit internship in their area of study. Students should register for SEC 469 once they have arranged their internship with the employer. This course requires approval of the internship coordinator. Grading is Pass/Fail.
3 credits
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SEC 480 - Accelerated Programming
Prerequisites: By permission only
This is a course to assist graduate students in fulfilling the prerequisite requirements for computer programming to enter the Masters in Cybersecurity Program. It covers the material content necessary for advanced study. This course is NOT available to students enrolled in the undergraduate program in SEC of COMSC. The course covers fundamentals of structured and object programming, debugging, and design using a variety of programming languages.
3 credits
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SEC 490 - Accelerated Networking
Prerequisites: By permission only
This is an accelerated course in TCP/IP Networking which is designed to fulfill the prerequisites of the Master’s Degree Program in Cybersecurity admissions requirements. This course is NOT available to undergraduate students in the SEC or SAS programs. The course focuses on the CCENT/CCNA curriculum to develop the networking knowledge necessary for the study of Cybersecurity in the graduate program.
3 credits
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SEC 499 - Senior Colloquium
Prerequisites: None
Review of current trends and projections in various focus areas of security, including the role of professionals in education, training, and risk policy analysis.
3 credits
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SEC 500 - Introduction to Cybersecurity
Prerequisites: None
This course will introduce new students to cybersecurity terminology, concepts, procedures, and issues. Students will be introduced to both a professional security certification and subject matter covered in greater depth in subsequent courses. Additionally students will be exposed to researching and assessing cyber threats as they pertain to three major avenues of employment in the cybersecurity field: government, business, and law enforcement.
3 credits
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SEC 528 - Special Topics in Cybersecurity
Prerequisites: None
Study of Special Topics in Cybersecurity. Topics determined by student needs and availability of appropriate instructors.
3 credits
Special Offering
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SEC 600 - CyberSecurity Essentials I
Prerequisites: None
This is a basic course in Cybersecurity to introduce new students to the concepts involved in technology ranging from physical security of technology assets to secure programming and networking concepts. Audit and assurance are also components of this type of course. The course introduces terms as well as best practice guidelines in the Cybersecurity arena. Students holding existing degrees in technology, security, or closely related areas, or a CISSP, may substitute any SEC elective.
3 credits
Online course offered regularly
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SEC 605 - Auditing of Networking, Security, and Technology
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a requirement for the M.S. in Cybersecurity
This is a course which develops the skill of the student to prepare and present audits of technology resources as typically required of Sarbannes Oxley, HIPAA, and other legislation. The focus of the course is developed from ISACA and other resources commonly used in the development of audit materials in the Cybersecurity workplace. Students who have completed SANS AUD 507 or various audit credentials (viz. CISA) may substitute another SEC elective.
3 credits
Annually
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SEC 615 - Intrusion Detection: Firewalling and Defense
Prerequisites: SEC 600
Fulfills a requirement for the M.S. in Cybersecurity
This course focuses on the techniques used to manage networking devices which typically are considered preventative in nature. The course utilizes hands on virtual laboratories to allow students to examine sophisticated devices such as ASA firewalls and explore how these devices may be used to control access to resources as well as methods to test, audit, and analyze the outcomes of attacks.
3 credits
Annually
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SEC 620 - Malware Analysis and Malicious Software
Prerequisites: SEC 600
Fulfills a requirement for the M.S. in Cybersecurity.
This course focuses on the practice of dissecting malware at both the software and packet level to develop skill in an analysis of both systems and network traffic. Students will study malicious code and develop approaches to analysis of malware items in various containers.
3 credits
Annually
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SEC 625 - Pen Testing and Incident Response
Prerequisites: SEC 600
Fulfills a requirement for the M.S. in Cybersecurity.
This course is designed to provide a foundation of security principles, current security topics and research of security challenges in real world applications. The student will study existing best practice guidelines and develop new ways to analyze technology for security flaws and at the same time develop an understanding of the needs when responding to security violations and compromise.
3 credits
Annually
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SEC 630 - CyberIntelligence and Cybersecurity
Prerequisites: SEC 600
Fulfills a requirement for the M.S. in Cybersecurity
The overall goal of this course is to explore the current state of national cyber security as currently led by the National Security Agency. This is a macro-level course designed to show students of network security how what they have learned about system and network security contribute to a much larger security picture. Students will learn about US Cybersecurity strategy and why intelligence agencies are a major player in current efforts.
3 credits
Annually
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SEC 650 - Cybersecurity Capstone
Prerequisites: At least 24 hours completed in the M.S. in Cybersecurity.
Fulfills the requirements for the M.S. in Cybersecurity
This course requires students to either 1) Work with a faculty adviser to develop a thesis topic, conduct the research, and produce a satisfactory thesis proposal, or 2) Select a faculty adviser and complete an industry accepted “terminal” certification such as CISSP, CCNA, OSCP, CCE/GCFA which is approved by the adviser. Students should have completed at least 24 credits of study before taking this course.
3 credits
Annually
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DANCE 101 - The Creative Athlete
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
Examines creative process and artistic expression in relation to the athleticism of movement. Topics include important movement principles, theories, techniques, and styles. Emphasizes understanding the body as a means of communication. Athletic skills applied to these principles and creative projects. In addition, students attend live concerts of selected movement artists and write critiques of the performances.
3 credits
Fall
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DANCE 131 - Mime Workshop
Prerequisites: None
Explores the fundamental techniques and philosophies of mime. Strong focus on the concept of body isolation and the relationship to stage movement and character development. Solo and ensemble mime pieces are constructed and critiqued.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 150 - Introduction to Dance Technique
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration.
Explores dance as an art form through familiarization of the student with various contemporary dance techniques. Emphasizes the acquisition of basic dance skills and the development of kinesthetic perception, energy qualities, and rhythmic awareness. No dance training required.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 161 - Tap and Theatre Dance Styles I
Prerequisites: None
Explores dance idioms as they are used in performance. Includes study of tap and period social dance (Charleston, Swing-Lindy, the Blues, Cake Walk, Viennese Waltz, etc.).
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 162 - Tap and Theatre Dance Styles II
Prerequisites: None
Explores dance idioms as they are used in performance. Includes study of tap and period social dance (Charleston, Swing-Lindy, the Blues, Cake Walk, Viennese Waltz, etc.).
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 200 - Elementary Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation I
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
Introduces students to the physical and expressive rigor of contemporary modern dance and improvisation by exploring the basic principles of efficient motion. Sound body alignment will be stressed; strength, flexibility, and endurance challenged; basic locomotive patterns explored, and musicality enhanced. In addition to building the kinesthetic skills of students, this course also introduces students to movement as an art form with diverse stylistic, somatic, and cultural influences.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 201 - Elementary Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation II
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
Introduces students to the physical and expressive rigor of contemporary modern dance and improvisation by exploring the basic principles of efficient motion. Sound body alignment will be stressed; strength, flexibility, and endurance challenged; basic locomotive patterns explored, and musicality enhanced. In addition to building the kinesthetic skills of students, this course also introduces students to movement as an art form with diverse stylistic, somatic, and cultural influences.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 210 - Ballet I
Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor
The study of ballet at elementary and high-intermediate levels. Emphasizes ballet’s relationship to modern dance. Work in barre, adagio, and petite and grand allegro combinations.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 211 - Ballet II
Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor
The study of ballet at elementary and high-intermediate levels. Emphasizes ballet’s relationship to modern dance. Work in barre, adagio, and petite and grand allegro combinations.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 220 - Intermediate Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation I
Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor for higher level
High-intermediate-level dance technique. Emphasizes further development of each student’s technique and fosters increased performance ability through the study of more complex kinesthetic patterns, anatomical integration, and improvisation.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 221 - Intermediate Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation II
Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor for higher level
High-intermediate-level dance technique. Emphasizes further development of each student’s technique and fosters increased performance ability through the study of more complex kinesthetic patterns, anatomical integration, and improvisation.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 225 - Intermediate Technique: London
Prerequisites: DANCE 301 , DANCE 302 ; or consent of department faculty
Designed for students who must complete additional technical work on the intermediate level. In addition to class performance, students increase knowledge of techniques associated with modern, ballet and dance masters.
3 credits
Fall London only
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DANCE 290 - Introduction to Choreography
Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor
Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
Introduces basic concepts of choreography through the elements of space, time, and energy. Daily assignments emphasize composition, analysis, performance, and evaluation of compositional works. Includes studio performance at the end of the semester.
3 credits
Fall
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DANCE 299 - Special Topics in Dance
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
Examines topics in Dance practice, theory and performance, suitable for first and second year level, initiated by student demand, interest of instructor, or timeliness of offering. The course, but not the topic may be repeated for credit.
1 - 3 credits
Special Offering
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DANCE 301 - Intermediate Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation III
Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor for higher level
High-intermediate-level dance technique. Emphasizes further development of each student’s technique and fosters increased performance ability through the study of more complex kinesthetic patterns, anatomical integration, and improvisation.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 302 - Intermediate Contemporary Modern Technique and Improvisation IV
Prerequisites: DANCE 200 , DANCE 201 ; or consent of instructor for higher level
High-intermediate-level dance technique. Emphasizes further development of each student’s technique and fosters increased performance ability through the study of more complex kinesthetic patterns, anatomical integration, and improvisation.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 310 - Dance History
Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a course requirement in the Dance Core Concentration
Examines the history and development of Western theatrical dance; from the European Court Ballets of the 16th century to the Americanization of Ballet in the 20th C, from the rise of Modern Dance at the turn of the 20th C to the Post Modern Movement of the 1960’s- and to the contemporary state of both forms. Via readings, video/film viewings, research projects and discussions students will examine the evolution of various modes of creative expression, development of technical form and socio-political contexts. They will develop understandings of how dance technique and expression rise and are reflections of both the individual and society.
3 credits
Fall
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DANCE 314 - Repertory and Performance I
Prerequisites: (by audition only)
Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 315 - Repertory and Performance II
Prerequisites: (by audition only)
Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 316 - Repertory and Performance III
Prerequisites: (by audition only)
Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 317 - Repertory and Performance IV
Prerequisites: (by audition only)
Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 318 - Repertory and Performance V
Prerequisites: (by audition only)
Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 319 - Repertory and Performance VI
Prerequisites: (by audition only)
Provides qualified students extensive repertory and performance experience with the RWU Dance Theatre. Students work with visiting guest artists and faculty choreographers on a regular basis, perform in on- and off-campus concerts, and travel to the American College Dance Festivals for workshops and performances. One credit will be assigned for each semester’s work up to a maximum of six semesters. Auditions are held each semester. Interested students must see the department faculty concerning audition requirements.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 320 - Advanced Technique and Improvisation I
Prerequisites: DANCE 301 , DANCE 302 ; or consent of instructor for higher levels
Designed for the serious student of dance. Focuses on advanced technical work, repertory, and the development of performance quality.
3 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 321 - Advanced Technique and Improvisation II
Prerequisites: DANCE 301 , DANCE 302 ; or consent of instructor for higher levels
Designed for the serious student of dance. Focuses on advanced technical work, repertory, and the development of performance quality.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 325 - Advanced Technique: London
Prerequisites: DANCE 320 , DANCE 321 ; or consent of department faculty
Offered to students who exhibit special talents in the field of dance. Each will be required to challenge and maximize his or her abilities in technique, improvisation, and repertory.
3 credits
Fall, London only
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DANCE 340 - Performance Lab and Movement Analysis
Prerequisites: At least junior standing or consent of instructor
Students will be introduced to and apply movement analysis theories as tools for performance development. Each student will explore creating and performing for a variety of audiences in a range of environments.
3 credits
Fall or Spring
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DANCE 350 - British Dance and Performance Art: London
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: THEAT 490 (Students pursuing a Core Concentration in dance may substitute this course for THEAT 350)
Offers opportunities to see dance, movement theatre, and performance art in Britain, and to study the cultural influences of Britain on these performing arts. Students attend several performances a week, participate in group discussions, and complete written reports. (London)
3 credits
Fall
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DANCE 390 - Advanced Choreography
Prerequisites: DANCE 290 ; or consent of instructor
This course will use knowledge of compositional tools to further investigate movement as a language of artistic expression. Students will approach their work through embodied research, refined by inquiry-based choreographic strategies. Experimentation with movement sourcing and structuring will be emphasized. In the process, students will further develop their own movement aesthetic, vocabulary and voice.
3 credits
Fall or Spring
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DANCE 400 - Dance External Study
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DANCE 401 - Advanced Technique and Improvisation III
Prerequisites: DANCE 301 , DANCE 302 ; or consent of instructor for higher levels
Designed for the serious student of dance. Focuses on advanced technical work, repertory, and the development of performance quality.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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DANCE 402 - Advanced Technique and Improvisation IV
Prerequisites: DANCE 301 , DANCE 302 ; or consent of instructor for higher levels
Designed for the serious student of dance. Focuses on advanced technical work, repertory, and the development of performance quality.
1 credits
Fall, Spring
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