
Digital Forensics Certificate of Achievement
This certificate consists of 18 units that will prepare students with the knowledge required for analyzing, investigating, and writing reports pertaining to basic digital forensics. This certificate will help to prepare students for entry-level work in the digital forensics field.
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
CIT 091 | Computer Network Fundamentals (Cisco Networking Academy) | 3 |
CIT 101 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
CIT 127 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
CIT 128 | Introduction to Linux OS | 3 |
CIT 155 | Systems and Network Administration | 3 |
CIT 160 | Introduction to Information Systems Security | 3 |
Total Units | 18 |
Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
This is a Gainful Employment Program
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer forensic concepts; utilizes proper investigative procedures relative to the individual, corporate, and criminal rights, responsibilities, and law; formulates and executes an investigative plan
- Utilize basic methods and techniques of forensic investigation; use forensic software to secure and analyze various digital media at a basic level; evaluate and effectively implement various forensic utilities and software; access, document and evaluate hidden data files
- Use basic investigative techniques for various operating systems; Creates and presents legal reports and analysis of forensic investigation results, as well as be able to compete for an entry-level position in the field of Digital Forensics