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2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Digital Forensics Concentration, Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.


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The Digital Forensics career program is designed for students who plan to enter the field of Data Recovery, Computer Forensic Investigation, or related fields. Major areas of study include criminal justices, computer forensics, network fundamentals and operating systems. This degree must be completed within four years because of constantly changing technology. Students who do not complete within four years will fall under the latest catalog. Students should always confer with advisors for specific requirements as these are subject to change. This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation.  However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.

Program Pathway

First Year Fall   First Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
ENG 112 Technical Writing 3   Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science 3
MAT 101 College Algebra 3   IST 154 Networking Basics 3
Gen Ed Diversity 3   CYB 210 Ethics in the Information Age 3
CYB 101 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3   IST 166 Computer Forensics I 3
IST 108 Microsoft Operating System 3   Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   15
Second Year Fall   Second Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3   Gen Ed Biological/Physical Science 3
CSC 109 UNIX/Linux Operating System 3   CYB 131 Scripting Fundamentals 3
CYB 240 Ethical Hacking Fundamentals 3   Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3
IST 266 Computer Forensics II - Investigation Practices 3   IST 276 Network Forensics 3
Restricted Elective  Choose from the list 3   Restricted Elective  Choose from the list 3
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   15

General Education Requirements (18-19 Credits)


Arts/Humanities


Behavioral/Social Sciences


Biological/Physical Science


Diversity


English


*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-112

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)


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