Computing and Information Technology: Cyber Security-Digital Forensics, CA [CITCSDF-CT, 33 Total Credits]

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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.

ACADEMIC MAPS

Academic Map: CA Computing and Information Technology: Cyber Security - Digital Forensics 21-22

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 (3 Credits)

Communications (3 Credits)

Strongly Recommended: COM 101 or COM 115.

Special Program Requirements (30 Credits)

Core Requirements (30 Credits)

CIT 112B - Network+
and CIT 114B - IT Essentials
and CIT 211 - Microsoft Networking I
and CIT 263 - Project Management
and CSEC 110B - Introduction to Digital Forensics
and CSEC 112B - Introduction to Applied Windows Forensics
and CSEC 116B - Introduction to Mobile Device Forensics
and CSEC 212B - Intermediate Applied Windows Forensics
and IS 115 - Introduction to Programming

Digital Literacy Requirement (0-3 Credits)

Computation and Human Relations Components

Computation included in IS 115.

Human Relations included in CIT 263.