Computing and Information Technology: Cyber Security-Digital Forensics, CA

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CODE: CITCSDF-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 33 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

DEPARTMENT: Department of Computing and Information Technology

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

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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.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: CIT 129
Human Relations: CIT 263

ACADEMIC MAP

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

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify and collect digital evidence from numerous sources.
Preserve digital evidence as it was being collected.
Examine and analyze digital evidence.
Report findings of a digital investigation.
Explain the post-investigative processes of a digital investigation.
Describe the legal and ethical standards used in digital forensic investigation.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3 Credits)

Strongly Recommended: COM 101 or COM 115.

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 30

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.

Core Requirements (30 Credits)