Master of Forensic Sciences with a concentration in High Technology Crime Investigation (HTCI)

http://nearyou.gwu.edu/htc/index.html

Course length

Typically two years

Course description

Upon admission, students meet with their academic advisor to outline their specific course of study. Two pre-requisite courses (3 credits each) may be required for students who lack the appropriate foundation to begin the Master's program. These pre-requisite courses are usually determined during the admissions process and are taken during the first semester.

Prerequisite Courses (0 to 6 credits, one or two courses)

FORS 118 Introduction to Computer Systems for Security Professionals
FORS 119 Introduction to Network Systems for Security Professionals

Master's Program (36 credits, 12 courses)

Required Courses (30 credits)

FORS 259 Computer-Related Law
FORS 264 Protection of Information Systems
FORS 273 Research Methods for the Security Professional
FORS 277 Computer Forensic I - Investigation and Evidence Gathering
FORS 278 Computer Forensics II - Evidence and Analysis
FORS 279 Intrusion I - Understanding and Identifying Network-Based Attacks
FORS 280 Intrusion II - Investigating Network-based Attacks
FORS 285 Capstone Seminar: High Technology Crime Investigations
FORS 287 Project Management for the Security Professional
FORS 288 The Investigative Process for Computer Forensics

Electives (6 credits)

FORS 261 Security Management
FORS 271 Forensic Psychology
FORS 274 Video Forensic Analysis
FORS 283 Steganography and Electronic Watermarking
FORS 289 Linux for Computer Forensics
FORS 290 Selected Topics
FORS 291 Computer Forensics 3: Advanced Techniques
FORS 295 Research
FORS 298 Forensic Sciences Practicum

Degree Requirements

In order to qualify for the Master's degree, students must first be admitted by the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Twelve graduate courses (36 credit hours) are required for completion of the MFS degree (excluding pre-requisite courses). Each degree candidate must prepare an approved program of studies in consultation with a faculty advisor. Degree candidates must enroll in at least four courses during the calendar year, comprised of the fall, spring and summer semester, maintain minimum cumulative grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale), and pass a written Master's Comprehensive Examination after completion of at least 30 credit hours.

Program Director: Eva Vincze
evincze@gwu.edu

Admissions and entry requirements

For admission to the HTCI Master's program, students must meet the requirements of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS):

- Bachelor's degree with at least B average (3.0 on a 4.0 point scale) or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
- Submission of results of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test.
- Submission of the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students who are from countries where English is not an official language and who do not hold a degree from an accredited American institution of higher learning. The Test of Written English (TWE) is also recommended.
- One letter of recommendation.

CCAS is on a continuous admission basis; therefore, students are invited to apply anytime. Students may take up to nine credit hours before being admitted to the program.

Preference in admission is given to those applications with strong academic credentials and appropriate undergraduate preparation.

Fees

See http://nearyou.gwu.edu/htc/tuition.html

Contact Person

Melinda Hull
Program Representative
mhull@gwu.edu
Tel: +1 - 703-248-6208