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

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.

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Program Pathway

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	English *(ENG 112 is preferred)	3	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Science	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics; 3-4 credits	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; 3-4 credits	3
CSC 109	UNIX/Linux Operating System	3	CSC 130	Fundamentals of Programming Design	3
CYB 224	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 (18-20 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Behavioral/Social Sciences category (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Sciences category (3-4 Credits)

Diversity

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for one course from the English category.

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)
*(ENG 112 is preferred)

Mathematics

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)

Program Requirements (30 Credits)

CSC 109 - UNIX/Linux Operating System (3 Credits)
CSC 130 - Fundamentals of Programming Design (3 Credits)
CYB 101 - Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 Credits)
CYB 210 - Ethics in the Information Age (3 Credits)
CYB 224 - Ethical Hacking Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 108 - Microsoft Operating System (3 Credits)
IST 154 - Networking Basics (3 Credits)
IST 166 - Computer Forensics I - Principles and Practices (3 Credits)
IST 266 - Computer Forensics II - Investigations Practices (3 Credits)
IST 276 - Network Forensics (3 Credits)

Restricted Electives (10-12 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:

ADJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
CYB 225 - Tactical Perimeter Defense (3 Credits)
CYB 246 - Introduction to Cloud Computing (3 Credits)
IST 150 - PC Tech: Repair and Troubleshooting (3 Credits)
IST 151 - PC Tech: Operating Systems (3 Credits)
IST 160 - Introduction to Security Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 173 - Database Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 261 - Server Management I (3 Credits)
IST 269 - Internship I (1-3 Credits)

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