CSN CA Computing and Information Technology: Cyber Security - Digital Forensics Map

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Computing and Engineering Technologies

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/cetarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Computing and Information Technology

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Computing and Information Technology: Cyber Security - Digital Forensics,CA.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the certificate in two (2) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN CA COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: CYBER SECURITY - DIGITAL FORENSICS: DESCRIPTION

Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students will have the skills necessary to investigate computer crime. It includes instruction in PC troubleshooting and repair, Microsoft operating systems and networking as well as specialized training in digital forensics, and digital crime investigation.

Semester #1 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits: 3:

COM 101 or COM 115

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CSEC 110B - Introduction to Digital Forensics
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 112B - Network+
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: CIT 114B - IT Essentials
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 211 - Microsoft Operating Systems Management
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Semester #2 (13 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: CSEC 112B - Introduction to Applied Windows Forensics
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CSEC 116B - Introduction to Mobile Device Forensics
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:

CIT 126 or CIT 129

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 263 - Project Management
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Semester #3 (4 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: CSEC 212B - Intermediate Applied Windows Forensics
*Digital Literacy is required for this certificate program and can be achieved through taking IS 100B or IS 101 . Students taking IS 101 will take a total of 36 credits for Certificate Completion.