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The digital forensics certificate prepares students for a branch of forensic science encompassing the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices, often in relation to computer crime.
Permission of instructor required for concurrent enrollment with prerequisite.
This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.
CCC.DIG.FOR (30 Credit Hours)
Program Required Courses
YEAR I – First Semester
*CET 1172C PC Upgrading and Repair: Hardware - 3 cr.
*†CTS 1305 Introduction to Networking - 3 cr.
YEAR I – Second Semester
†CNT 1401 Introduction to Network Security - 3 cr.
†CTS 1106 Introduction to Linux - 3 cr.
YEAR I – Third Semester
†CGS 1761 Computer Operating Systems - 3 cr.
†CGS 2091 Information Technology: Ethical and Legal Ethics Issues - 3 cr.
YEAR II – First Semester
†CIS 2359C Information Assurance – Network Systems - 3 cr.
†CIS 2381C Computer Forensics and Incident Response - 3 cr.
YEAR II – Second Semester
†CIS 2352C Information Assurance – Local Systems - 3 cr.
†CIS 2353 Security Management and Penetration Testing - 3 cr.
†Courses symbolized with a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery methods. Online availability may vary by academic term.
*May require additional coursework.
NOTE: Coursework may be applied to the two-year AS Network Systems Technology program.