2022 – 2023
Florida Department of Education 
Curriculum Framework

Program Title:	Intelligence Studies
Career Cluster:	Law, Public Safety & Security

CCC	
CIP Number	0743040300	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	16 Credit Hours	
CTSO	N/A	
Primary SOC   Code	15-1212 -- Information Security Analysts	
Secondary SOC  Code(s) (all applicable)	33-3021 -- Detectives and Criminal Investigators	
CTE Program Resources	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Computer Related Crime Investigations AS degree program (1743040300).

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Law, Public Safety & Security career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Law, Public Safety & Security career cluster.

The content includes but is not limited to careers in corporate computer security investigation or similar careers in law enforcement and crime laboratories as a Computer Related Crime Investigator, a Computer Forensics Specialist, and a Security Consultant or Security Auditor. The program is designed to provide municipal, county, state, federal and corporate investigators in the latest techniques of modern computer crime investigation. The student will obtain skills in researching, investigating, using computer software, interpreting laws, and using the internet as an investigative tool. The program will prepare the student to effectively prepare search warrant documents leading to the seizure of a suspect’s computer and related media in both residential and business settings.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 16 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will have demonstrated mastery of the following student learning outcomes:

01.0	Understand the definition of a computer related crime.
02.0	Comprehend how a computer and the internet can be used to commit a crime.
03.0	Understand the principles of investigating a computer related crime.
04.0	Know the location of websites that can be used as resources in the investigation of a computer related crime.
05.0	Know the location of websites that can be used as resources in tracking and learning the true identity of an individual on the internet.
06.0	Know how the internet can be used to solicit individuals to commit crimes.
07.0	Demonstrate the techniques and software tools that can be used to track and investigate hackers, pedophiles and internet stalkers.
08.0	Demonstrate the techniques and methods used by hackers, pedophiles and internet stalkers to commit crimes.
09.0	Know the common elements of state statutes that apply to computer related crimes.
10.0	Know the elements of federal codes and rules that apply to computer related crimes.
11.0	Know the common elements of international laws, codes and legal rules that apply to computer related crimes.
12.0	Understand the definition of forensics as applied to computer related crimes.
13.0	Demonstrate how a computer can contain hidden data and how to preserve and locate the hidden data.
14.0	Demonstrate computer forensic software tools.
15.0	Know the location of web sites that can be used as resources in the forensic investigation of a computer related crime.

2022 – 2023
Florida Department of Education 
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:		Intelligence Studies
CIP Number:			0743040300
Program Length:		16 credit hours
Primary SOC Code:		15-1212
Secondary SOC Code: 	33-3021

This certificate program is part of the Computer Related Crime Investigations AS degree program (1743040300).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Understand the definition of a computer related crime--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Apply federal and state laws related to computer crime.	
01.02	Explain the definition of a computer related crime.	
01.03	Read case histories.	
01.04	Discuss case histories of computer related crimes.	
01.05	List crimes that can be committed with the use of a computer.	
02.0	Demonstrate how a computer and the internet can be used to commit a crime--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Research the methods used by individuals to commit computer related crimes.	
02.02	Describe the methods used by individuals to commit computer related crimes.	
02.03	Give examples of crimes that have been committed with the use of a computer.	
02.04	Explain how the internet can be used to commit computer related crimes.	
02.05	List the items required to commit a crime with a computer.	
03.0	Understand the principles of investigating a computer related crime--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Evaluate scenarios to determine if a computer related crime has occurred.	
03.02	Determine which, if any, federal or state laws apply to scenarios provided.	

03.03	Define electronic evidence.	
03.04	Review standard procedures for the collection of evidence.	
03.05	Explain the importance of collecting electronic evidence.	
03.06	Describe the chain of custody.	
03.07	Explore software tools used to retrieve hidden and deleted electronic data from computers and storage media.	
03.08	Establish the true identity of individuals based upon fictitious Internet identifiers.	
03.09	Track individuals on the internet.	
04.0	Know the location of websites that can be used as resources in the investigation of a computer related crime--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Locate search engines on the internet.	
04.02	Explore indexes of websites.	
04.03	Download lists of sources of information.	
04.04	Obtain access to secured sources of information on the internet.	
05.0	Know the location of websites that can be used as resources in tracking and learning the true identity of an individual on the internet--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Locate websites used to track email addresses.	
05.02	Explore websites used to locate the registered owners of websites.	
05.03	Use internet search engines to locate internet identifiers.	
06.0	Know how the internet can be used to solicit individuals to commit crimes--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Review case histories.	
06.02	Obtain an anonymous identity on the internet.	
06.03	Send and receive anonymous email on the internet.	
06.04	Communicate in chat rooms on the internet.	
06.05	Communicate in newsgroups on the internet.	
07.0	Demonstrate the techniques and software tools that can be used to track and investigate hackers, pedophiles and internet stalkers-The student will be able to:	
07.01	Locate software applications used to track and investigate hackers, pedophiles and internet stalkers	
07.02	Download software applications used to track and investigate hackers, pedophiles and internet stalkers.	
07.03	List the features of software applications used to track and investigate hackers, pedophiles and internet stalkers	
07.04	Use software applications used to track and investigate hackers, pedophiles and internet stalkers.	
07.05	Explore websites that can be used to track and investigate hackers, pedophiles and internet stalkers	
07.06	Review techniques used by hackers, pedophiles and internet stalkers	
08.0	Demonstrate the techniques and methods used by hackers, pedophiles and internet stalkers to commit crimes--The student will be able to	
08.01	Obtain an anonymous identity on the internet.	
08.02	Send and receive anonymous email on the internet.	
08.03	Review case histories.	
08.04	Communicate in chat rooms on the internet.	
08.05	Communicate in newsgroups on the internet.	
08.06	Read messages in newsgroups.	
08.07	Post files in newsgroups.	
08.08	Download files from newsgroups.	
09.0	Know the common elements of state statutes that apply to computer related crimes--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Review state statutes that apply to computer related crimes.	
09.02	Research case histories of computer related crimes.	
09.03	Define the elements of state statutes that apply to computer related crimes	
09.04	List the elements of state statutes that apply to computer related crimes.	
09.05	Discuss the elements of state statutes that apply to computer related crimes.	
09.06	Apply the elements of state statutes to computer related crimes.	
09.07	Give examples of computer related crimes under state jurisdiction.	
10.0	Know the elements of federal codes and rules that apply to computer related crimes--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Review federal codes and rules that apply to computer related crimes.	
10.02	Define the elements of federal codes and rules that apply to computer related crimes.	
10.03	Research case histories of computer related crimes.	
10.04	List the elements of federal codes and rules that apply to computer related crimes.	
10.05	Discuss the elements of federal codes and rules that apply to computer related crimes.	
10.06	Apply the elements of federal codes and rules to computer related crimes.	
10.07	Give examples of computer related crimes under federal jurisdiction	
11.0	Know the common elements of international laws, codes and legal rules that apply to computer related crimes--The student will be   able to:	
11.01	Review international laws, codes and legal rules that apply to computer related crimes.	
11.02	Define the elements of international laws, codes and legal rules that apply to computer related crimes.	
11.03	List the elements of international laws, codes and legal rules that apply to computer related crimes	
11.04	Research case histories of computer related crimes.	
11.05	Discuss the elements of international laws, codes and legal rules that apply to computer related crimes.	
11.06	Apply the elements of federal codes and rules to computer related crimes.	
11.07	Give examples of international computer related crimes.	
12.0	Understand the definition of forensics as applied to computer related crimes—The student will be able to:	
12.01	Apply federal and state laws to computer related crimes	
12.02	Explain the definition of forensic as applied to computer related crime.	
12.03	Discuss the elements required in a computer related crime search warrant	
12.04	List the procedures that must be used to preserve computer evidence.	
13.0	Demonstrate how a computer can contain hidden data and how to preserve and locate the hidden data--The student will be able to	
13.01	Research the methods used by individuals to hide data on a computer	
13.02	Describe the methods used by investigators to locate and preserve data on a computer.	
13.03	Explain how data can be encrypted	
13.04	Define how a computer virus can affect data.	
13.05	Give examples of methods used to conceal data on a computer.	
13.06	Use software tools to find and preserve data on a computer.	
13.07	Retrieve deleted data from a computer storage device.	
13.08	List the software tools that may be used to locate data on a computer.	
13.09	Outline the procedures used to preserve data retrieved from a computer.	
13.10	Describe computer data storage devices	
13.11	Explain how passwords can be revealed	
14.0	Demonstrate computer forensic software tools--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Locate the sources of computer forensic software tools.	
14.02	Explore the features of computer forensic software tools	
14.03	Use computer forensic software tools	
15.0	Know the location of websites that can be used as resources in the forensic investigation of a computer related crime--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Locate forensic software tools on the internet.	
15.02	Obtain access to secured sources of information regarding forensic software and tools on the Internet.	
15.03	Download lists of computer related forensic sources of information.	
15.04	Download investigative software tools.	
15.05	Explore newsgroups related to forensic software sources.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml