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COMPUTER SPECIALIST – COMPUTER FORENSICS A.A.S.

The Computer Forensics program was created to meet a large market demand for skilled forensic investigators who also possess a strong computer background. This program is a combination of courses from the Criminal Justice program, the Computer Networking program, and a new series of courses in Computer Forensics and Security. The program also requires that the student have knowledge of criminal behavior, technical reporting, accounting, and statistical analysis.

Graduates of the program may obtain a position in local or federal law enforcement, as a security consultant, or in corporate security. A Computer Forensics graduate’s job title may be digital detective, computer forensics investigator, or computer security specialist.

Admission Requirement:

The student will be required to pass a criminal history check prior to completing the second semester of the program.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • apply critical thinking, team building, and problem solving skills.

  • demonstrate effective oral and written communication.

  • describe the OSI layers, networking devices, and their functionality.

  • troubleshoot personal computer hardware and software problems.

  • describe the components of the criminal justice system, the steps involved in criminal investigation, criminal law, search and seizure, and court procedures.

  • identify the social and biological characteristics of criminal behavior.

  • follow ethical practices and adhere to a code of ethics.

  • demonstrate computer forensic investigation skills using computer forensic tools.

  • be prepared, with appropriate study, to take the Network+, A+, Security+, IACIS (International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists) and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification exams.

  • perform a capstone project or internship in computer forensics.

First Semester

Credits

CIS 105

Introduction to Computers and Applications

3.5

IDS 105

Thinking, Problem Solving, and Team Building

3

ENG 105

College English I

3

BUS 120

Introduction to Business Organization

3

NET 111

A+ Hardware

3

CJA 101

Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

3

Semester Total

18.5

Second Semester

CFS 105

Computer Ethics

3

NET 110

Network Plus

3

NET 121

A+ Operating Systems

3

ENG 107

Technical Writing

3

SOC 250

Criminology

3

PSY 140

Introduction to Psychology

3

Semester Total

18

Third Semester

CFS 110

Introduction to Computer Forensics

3.5

CJA 105

Criminal Investigations

3

CJA 240

Criminal Law

3

ACC 160

Principles of Accounting I

3.5

Elective

Mathematics*

3

Semester Total

16

Fourth Semester

CFS 145

Principles of Information Security

3

CFS 155

Network Security

3.5

CFS 160

Special Topics in Computer Forensics

3

MAT 150

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

3

CJA 201

Criminal Evidence and Court Procedure

3

Semester Total

15.5

Summer Semester

CFS 280

Computer Forensics Practicum

2

Semester Total

2

Credit Total

70

*Except for MAT 105, no mathematics courses numbered below 130 will fulfill the mathematics requirement.