Computer Criminology Degree

[Johnson91]

Anyone know much about Florida State University's Computer Criminology degree? The website shows half the curriculum to be based on criminal justice while the other half focuses on computer science. With my ultimate goal of making it to the federal level, I'm trying to make myself stand apart from the thousands of other applicants while, at the same time, studying a subject I enjoy. I've already received my pilot's certificate; now I'm trying to pick the best degree. Would the computer criminology be the trick? Or is it viewed similarly to a regular criminal justice degree?

Thanks for the help, guys.

[retdetsgt]

Any degree would be as good, if not better than a CJ degree. Computer science would definitely come in handy, not only being hired, but on the job.

[besafe2]

What RDS said & Florida State is a great school. I can't believe I just said that when I'm a Univ. of Miami fan lol.

[mcsap]

If someone has a REAL degree in computers , they are a valuable resource. Having a CJ / computer degree is better.

A lot of people (say ) they are good with computers but having an actual degree , especially in computer forensics , would be a SIGNIFICANT advantage , especially in a large dept. Or with the feds.

A lot of crimes are done with computers and someone who can hack in , get and preserve the info ( evidence) that we need to prosecute is a valuable asset.