DESCRIPTION
Skills Explored
Mobile devices, servers, server forensics, network forensics, investigations, reporting
Target Audience
Business, accounting, IR, computer science, and anyone with an interest in solving puzzles
Minor Description
The Computer and Digital Forensics minor combines both theoretical concepts and practical skills to prepare students for a career as a digital forensics investigator. Students will study various areas of cyber-forensics, including forensic methodologies and processes, digital evidence gathering and preservation, investigations and examinations, and court presentation. Electives are available depending on the students’ academic and professional goals.
- MINOR BREAKDOWN -
REQUIRED COURSES
(3 COURSES, 9 UNITS)
ITP 125, ITP 375, ITP 475
LAW AND POLICY ELECTIVE
(CHOOSE 1, 3-4 UNITS)
LAW 200, CE 404, PPD 342, SOCI 353
FORENSIC ELECTIVE
(CHOOSE 2, 6 UNITS)
ITP 445, ITP 446, ITP 447, ITP 448
ELECTIVE COURSE
(CHOOSE 1, 3-4 UNITS)
CSCI 485, IR 304, IR 381, ITP 320, ISE 382, PSYC 463, PSYC 465
Why Students Take It
Computer forensics is a growing field and there is a dire shortage of trained, talented forensics investigators worldwide. Students are taught how to solve cases from start to finish.
Industry & Career Info
Computer forensics is a very good way to proceed into federal law enforcement, FBI, secret service, immigration customs enforcement, and the private sector. Consulting rates can be greater than $150 an hour for talented forensics investigators.
Companies Hiring
FBI
Secret Service
Immigration Customs Enforcement
IRS
Deloitte
KPMG
Ernst & Young
PWC
