Computer & Digital Forensics
Curriculum for the A.S. and B.S. Degrees
2003-2004 Catalog



This page lists the course requirements leading to an A.S. and B.S. degree in Computer & Digital Forensics.


FIRST YEAR
First Semester Credits
Computer Applications: Word Processing (CIS 111)1 --
Computer Applications: Spreadsheets (CIS 112) 1
Computer Applications: File Management (CIS 114) 1
Research Using Internet/Online Resources (CIS 121) 1
Computer Applications: PowerPoint (CIS 124) 1
Criminal Law I (CRJ 120) 3
English Composition (ENG 110) 3
Introduction to Forensics Technology (FOR 110) 3
Psychology (PSY 100) 3
Total Credits: 16
     
Second Semester Credits
Computers and Telecommunications (CIS 134) 3
Interpersonal Communication (COM 130) 3
Criminal Law II (CRJ 220) 3
College Algebra (MTH 120) 3
Literature Elective 3
Total Credits: 15
SECOND YEAR
First Semester Credits
Introduction to Data Communications (CIS 232) 3
Operating Systems (CIS 233) 3
Analysis of Digital Media (FOR 200) 3
Fine Arts Elective 3
Philosophy Elective 3
Total Credits: 15
     
Second Semester Credits
Intercultural Communication (COM 270) 3
Criminal Investigation (CRJ 230) 3
Computer Forensics I (FOR 248) 3
Introduction to Statistics (MTH 300) 3
General elective 2
Total Credits: 14
THIRD YEAR
First Semester Credits
Investigative Interviewing (CRJ 210) 3
Themes for Writing (ENG 310) 3
Computer Forensics II (FOR 348) 3
Major Themes in Western Civilization I (HIS 310) 3
Business Law I (LAW 200) 3
Total Credits: 15
     
Second Semester Credits
Financial Accounting (ACC130) 4
Computer & Network Security (CIS 378) 3
White Collar Crime (FOR 350) 3
Major Themes in Western Civilization II (HIS 311) 3
Critical Thinking (PHI 310) 3
Total Credits: 16
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester Credits
Forensic Accounting (ACC 280) 3
Modern American Social History (HIS 413) 3
Ethics in Human Services (SWK 425) 3
General Elective 3
Natural Science Elective w/ Lab 4
Total Credits: 16
     
Second Semester Credits
Forensics Internship (FOR 390) or CIS/CRJ Elective 3
Senior Seminar/Current Topics in Forensic Technology (FOR 450) 3
Seminar in Contemporary World Issues (HIS 415) 3
Community Service Requirement (SOC 295) 1
General Elective 3
Total Credits: 13



NOTE:
  1. Students entering without word processing skills are required to take CIS 111.


Please send any questions or comments to Gary Kessler.


DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this page but it is not the definitive curriculum. The printed college catalog is the official documentation of course requirements.


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