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BCC/401

Cybercrime in the 21st Century

3 credits

Total credits

5 weeks

Course length

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Course level: Upper Division

This course explores developments and changes in the practice of criminal justice brought about by technology and crime as well as the rapid technological change in computers, and other Internet access devices. Specific topics include: cybercrime, how different cybercrimes are committed, the rapid evolution of technology and its effects on crime, cybercrimes against persons, and criminal justice agencies involved in the investigation and prevention of cybercrimes. The new skills and knowledge gained in this course will add to the protection, safety, and security of our society.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

  • Define cybercrime.
  • Describe how the definition of cybercrime was developed.
  • Determine what technologies can be used to commit cybercrime.
  • Identify the effect of cybercrime on society.
  • Explain the financial consequences of cybercrime in the United States.
  • Describe how the evolution of technology has affected cybercrime.

  • Describe types of cybercrimes against property including phishing, hacking, and identity theft.
  • Explain why people commit cybercrimes against property.
  • Identify the role of criminal justice agencies in the investigation of cybercrimes against property.
  • Assess the effect of cybercrime against property.

  • Describe how the prevalence of information technology has led to changes in cybercrimes against persons.
  • Describe how technologically advanced equipment is used to prevent and investigate cybercrimes against persons.
  • Assess the effects of cyberstalking.

  • Describe how law enforcement agencies investigate cybercrime.
  • Describe how law enforcement agencies prevent cybercrime.
  • Assess the roles of local, state, and federal government in the development of cybercrime prevention strategies.

  • Analyze the relationship between the future of technology and cybercrime.
  • Describe how the Internet may be used by future cybercriminals.
  • Evaluate law enforcement methods used to identify future trends of cybercriminals.
  • Predict the future financial effect of cybercrime on society.

Why UOPX

Why take courses at University of Phoenix

Accreditation that matters

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

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