Recent Department News
Welcome Dr. Cassandra Dodge!
Dr. Dodge did her graduate studies at Illinois State, and she chose to pursue a PhD in Criminology at the University of South Florida. While completing her PhD coursework, she also completed a graduate certificate in digital forensics.
We would like to welcome Dr. Dodge to the School of Criminology and Security Studies and we look forward to getting to know her.
Dedication of the Robert E. Casey Cybercriminology and Intelligence Analysis Laboratory
On October 24, 2024 Indiana State University and the School of Criminology and Security Studies celebrated the naming of the Robert E. Casey Cybercriminology and Intelligence Analysis Laboratory, located in Holmstedt Hall.
Indiana State University President Mike Godard discussed how the lab represents “Indiana State University’s commitment to providing students with hands-on experi-ence in the ever-evolving fields of cybersecurity and intelligence.”
National Center of Academic Excellence
The School of Criminology and Security Studies, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cybercriminology and Security Studies, Cybercrime Program was recently validated as a Program of Study by the National Security Agency (NSA). As a result, Indiana State University pursued and obtained designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. The NSA and Departmenty of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly recognize and sponsor the CAE-CD with the goal of reducing vulnerability in our national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense and producing professionals with cyber defense expertise.
