Certificate in Computer Forensics

http://www.marshall.edu/isat/cit/certificates.asp

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Course description

Students enrolled at Marshall University can obtain a certificate in Computer Forensics by completing IST 264, one of CJ 221, CJ312, or CJ326, and three courses in the sequence of IST Computer Forensics (IST 446- 449, 463).

Admissions and entry requirements

See http://www.marshall.edu/cosstudentservices/prospective.asp

Fees

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Contact Person

John Sammons
sammons17@marshall.edu
Tel: 1-800-642-3463 (Main Switchboard)

BS - Computer & Information Technology (area of emphasis in computer forensics)

http://www.marshall.edu/isat/cit/emphasis.asp

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Computer Forensics Area of Emphasis

This area is a collaboration among Marshall University's Department of Criminal Justice, Department of Integrated Science and Technology, and Forensic Science Degree Program. The study of Computer Forensics prepares students for careers in the collection, preservation, examination and analysis of evidence from computers and other electronic devices. Courses for this area of emphasis include the core IST/CIT requirements, plus the four course sequence in IST Computer Forensics (IST 446-449), as well as IST 463, IST464, and either CJ312 or CJ323.

Admissions and entry requirements

See http://www.marshall.edu/cosstudentservices/prospective.asp

Fees

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Contact Person

John Sammons
sammons17@marshall.edu
Tel: 1-800-642-3463 (Main Switchboard)

MS - Forensic Science (area of emphasis in digital forensics)

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Emphasis in Computer Forensics

FSC 605 Forensic Digital Imaging

Introductory course in digital image processing. Covers techniques used in forensic laboratory to enhance, analyze, and catalog digital images. Instruction in a laboratory setting.

FSC 609 Introduction to Cybercrime

Teaches the basics of how computers and networks function, how they can be involved in crimes as well as a source of evidence.

FSC 634 Digital Evidence Search and Seizure

Introduces students to the information required by investigators in the proper procedures for seizing computer systems and related storage devices used in the commission of a crime. Includes special needs of the field examiner and legal issues such as possible cause and evidence preservation peculiar to seizing computer systems.

FSC 676 Advanced Digital Evidence Detection and Recovery

This course will provide an overview of the advanced procedures and techniques used by investigators working with digital evidence. The course will be taught as a combination of lectures, laboratory and practical exercises.

Admissions and entry requirements

See http://forensics.marshall.edu/MSDegree/MSDegree-AdminInfo.html

Fees

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Contact Person

Josh Brunty

Tel: +1 (304)-691-8931 (Forensic Science Center)