Digital Forensics, CCC

Purpose

The College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Digital Forensics program prepares students for further education and careers in the cybersecurity, computer forensics and data recovery. The content includes but is not limited to creating digital forensics images of computers and network servers, obtaining the contents of volatile memory, decrypting passwords and documents. Students will be prepared to apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge to the workplace utilizing technical skills learned during the program.

Credits earned in a CCC may be applied toward completion of an associate degree.

Course Prerequisites

Many courses require prerequisites. Check the description of each course in the list below for prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions. Students must complete all prerequisites prior to registering for a course.

Graduation Requirements

Students must fulfill all requirements of their program to be eligible for graduation.

Digital Forensics Certificate Requirements: 32 Credit Hours

CAP 2140 - Digital Forensics I 4 credits
CAP 2141 - Digital Forensics II 4 credits
CGS 2108 - Computer Applications with Flowcharting 3 credits *
CGS 2135 - Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 credits
CGS 2811 - Disaster Recovery and Incident Response 3 credits
CNT 1000 - Computer Networking Essentials 3 credits
CNT 1512 - Wireless Network Administration 3 credits
CTS 1131 - Computer Hardware 3 credits
CTS 1133 - Computer Software 3 credits
CTS 2120 - Computer and Network Security (Security+) 3 credits
*CGS 2108 and CGS 1100 are equivalent courses. If a student has not yet taken CGS2108, CGS1100 may be taken instead. Students that have taken CGS1100 will have met the CGS 2180 requirement.

Total Certificate Requirements: 32 Credit Hours

Information is available online at: www.fsw.edu/academics or on the School of Business and Technology Home Page at: www.fsw.edu/sobt.