Digital Forensic Science (Bachelor of Science degree)

http://www.defiance.edu/pages/BASS_majors_DFS.html

Course length

Traditional four-year program.

Course description

Students in this program develop a background consisting of general education, criminal justice, and computer technology fundamentals, while being entrenched in the culture of civic engagement. The students graduate with a major in digital forensic science, two professional certifications in hand, the practical experience of an internship, and the satisfaction of directly benefiting their surrounding community during the process.

First, you will prepare to earn the CompTIA A+ certification as an IT Technician, a widely respected designation for entry-level information technology personnel. Once this foundational knowledge is achieved, you will learn about computer operating systems, security principles, and networking. You will learn the science of forensics as applied to computers that are turned off, computers that are still running, computers communicating with one another, and small-scale digital devices such as cellphones, PDAs, smartphones, and other hybrid systems. You will learn the importance of high ethics and develop your personal integrity. There will be ample opportunities to refine your skills through community service projects and an internship with an agency performing forensics work. Finally, you will earn a nationally recognized certification in digital forensics to demonstrate your competence in this field and improve your marketability.

Courses:

CF105 CompTIA A+ Computer Essentials Exam Preparation
CF106 CompTIA A+ 220-602 Exam Preparation
CF110 Introduction to Computer and Digital Forensics
CF205 Computer Security Fundamentals
CF210 Operating Systems
CF215 Computer Forensic and Security Ethics
CF305 Seizure and Forensic Examination of Computer Systems
CF310 Advanced Topics in Computer Data Analysis and Recovery
CF315 Fundamentals of Computer Networks
CF405 Network Forensics
CF410 Intrusion Detection
CF450 National Certifi cation
CF497 Computer Forensic Field Experience and Seminar
CJ111 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ155 Criminal Law
CJ217 Criminal Investigation
CJ221 Criminal Evidence and Procedure
CJ471 Criminology
AC221 Financial Accounting
AC222 Managerial Accounting
BA363 Business Law
MA106 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

Admissions and entry requirements

Contact college for details.

Fees

See http://www.defiance.edu/pages/BusOffice_tuition.html

Contact Person

Dr. Gregg Gunsch
Professor of Digital Forensic Science
ggunsch@defiance.edu
Tel: +1 419-783-2460