This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements and applies ONLY to students entering the program beginning fall 2019. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact LifeMap/Advising for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.
Admission Requirements
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
CIT-110Applications/Concepts
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisites: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
Total Credits:
Admission Requirements Advising Note:
Students will need to demonstrate introductory level computer knowledge by successfully completing CIT-110, or completing a Challenge Exam. To learn more about the Challenge Exam contact BHCC’s Prior Learning Assessment coordinator at pla@bhcc.mass.edu.
Semester 1
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
CIT-118Principles of Internet & Information Security
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
See semester advising note
Prerequisite: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or CIT-120 or Department Chair approval
CIT-121Introduction to Computer Forensics
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisites: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
CIT-162Cisco Networking I
3
Prerequisite: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
ENG-111College Writing I
3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse.
Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
GenEd-QPSQuantitative Problem Solving
3-4
This course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving.
Choose one course from Quantitative Problem Solving Menu
Prerequisites: MAT-097 or MAT-098 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
This map assumes students have completed CIT-110 or have demonstrated introductory level computer knowledge.
Semester 2
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
CIT-268Windows Operating Systems
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisites: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or CIT-120 or Chair approval
CIT-216Visual Basic
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisites: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or CIT-120 or Chair approval
CRJ-103Criminal Law
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisite: ESL-098 or RDG-095 and ENG-095 or placement
ElectiveCareer Elective
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Recommended: CRJ 101 (this course is a prerequisite to CRJ-202 & CRJ-245)
ENG-112College Writing II
3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing.
Prerequisite: ENG-111
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
Summer Semester
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
GenEd-CCCCommunity & Cultural Contexts
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts.
Choose one course from Community and Cultural Contexts menu.
GenEd-SRScientific Reasoning
4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning.
Choose one course from Scientific Reasoning menu.
Total Credits:
Summer Semester Advising Note:
In order to complete in 2 years, student may need to complete summer classes.
Semester 3
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
CIT-221Advanced Computer Forensics
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisite: CIT-121 and CIT-268
CIT-219Information Security and Assurance
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisite: CIT-268
CRJ-245Cyber Crime in Today’s Society
3
Prerequisites: ENG-111 and CRJ-101 and CRJ-103 or Chair approval
Elective-1Career Elective
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Recommended: CRJ 208 (this course is a prerequisite to CRJ-202)
Elective-2Career Elective
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Recommended course CIT-270 (this course is a prerequisite to CIT-271)
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note:
Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap
Semester 4
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
CIT-271Batch File Programming
1
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisite: CIT-270 and pre/co requisite of CIT-268
CIT-223Special Topics in Digital and Computer Forensics
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Pre/co-requisite: CIT-221
CIT-220Directed Studies in Digital and Computer Forensics
1
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisite: CIT-221
CRJ-202Evidence and Court Procedures
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
Prerequisites: ENG-111 and CRJ-101 and CRJ-103 and CRJ-208
GenEd-EGeneral Education Elective
4
This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective.
Choose a course from the General Education Scientific Reasoning, Community/Cultural Contexts, Creative Work or Elective Menus.
GenEd-CWCreative Work
3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.
Choose one course from Creative Work Menu.
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note:
Apply for graduation
Last Modified Date: April 30, 2019
Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:
Image and analyze the evidence found on a hard drive including file system analysis.
Demonstrate knowledge of the issues surrounding a digital investigation including evidence and court procedures and search and seizure laws and regulations.
Analyze digital evidence including evidence found in the seizure of cell phones, PDAs and other mobile devices.
Career Outlook
This Associate Program is designed to align with the law enforcement, public safety, private industry and homeland security needs to ensure consistent, current and flexible training in the emerging technology field of Computer and Digital Forensics.
