Digital and Computer Forensics and Investigations Option
Associate in Science - Computer Information Technology Department
| Course Title | Course Number | Semester Taken | Credits | Prerequisites |
| PREREQUISITE | ||||
| Applications/Concepts | CIT110 (Full-time students take CIT113) | 3 | ESL098 or RDG095 or placement | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | ||||
| College Writing I | ENG111 | 3 | ENG095 and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement | |
| College Writing II | ENG112 | 3 | ENG111 | |
| Individual/Society | From Area 2 | 3 | ||
| World View | From Area 3 | 3 | ||
| Quantitative Thought | From Area 4 | 3 | MAT097 or placement | |
| Science and Technology | From Area 5 | 4 | ||
| Humanities | From Area 6 | 3 | ||
| CONCENTRATION COURSES | ||||
| Principles of Internet and Information Security | CIT118 | 3 | CIT110 or CIT113 or CIT120 or Chair approval | |
| Introduction to Computer Forensics | CIT121 | 3 | CIT110 or CIT113 or CIT120 or Chair approval | |
| Cisco Networking I | CIT162 | 3 | RDG095 or ESL098 or placement | |
| Windows Operating Systems | CIT268 | 3 | CIT110 or CIT113 or CIT120 or Chair approval | |
| Visual Basic | CIT216 | 3 | CIT110 or CIT113 or CIT120 or Chair approval | |
| Advanced Computer Forensics | CIT221 | 3 | CIT121 and CIT268 | |
| Information Security and Assurance | CIT219 | 3 | CIT268 | |
| Batch File Programming | CIT271 | 1 | CIT270 and pre/co-req CIT268 | |
| Special Topics in Digital and Computer Forensics | CIT223 | 3 | pre/co-req CIT221 | |
| Directed Studies in Digital and Computer Forensics | CIT220 | 1 | CIT221 | |
| Criminal law | CRJ103 | 3 | ENG095 and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement | |
| Evidence and Court Procedures | CRJ202 | 3 | ENG111 and CRJ101 and CRJ103 and CRJ208 | |
| Cyber Crime in Today’s Society | CRJ245 | 3 | ENG111 and CRJ101 and CRJ103 and Chair approval | |
| Career Elective | see note* | 3-4 | ||
| Career Elective | see note* | 3-4 | ||
| Career Elective | see note* | 3-4 | ||
| Total Credits | 66-69 | |||
*Note: The career elective may be selected from any non-required CIT courses.
The Computer Information Technology Department (CIT) has a clear, well-articulated, three-pronged mission, which includes supporting the IT components of the college’s General Education offerings (across divisions, departments, and campuses, as well as through interdepartmental collaboration), preparing an IT workforce through certificate and associate degree offerings, and providing IT students with seamless transfer opportunities to related Baccalaureate Degree programs.
The Computer Technology Program offers many courses that apply to other options to afford students the opportunity to explore the many career tracks in Information Technology before selecting a career in Computer Support, Data Base or Networking. The Department’s goals are in concert with the College’s goals. Using input from its Industry Advisory Committees and internship course, the Department is continually updating and fine tuning its programs of study.
Option Overview
Digital and Computer Forensics is the name for a newly emerging field of study and practice that incorporates many areas of expertise including but not limited to internet, network and information security, intrusion detection, incident response, infrastructure protection, and computer crime investigation.
This program provides to Information Technology and Criminal Justice professionals the opportunity to obtain knowledge, training, and skills in Computer Forensics. Both civil and criminal offenders are using computers to commit crimes such as illegally downloading information, documents, or copyrighted materials, committing accounting fraud or releasing malicious code on computer networks to disrupt services. Internet crimes against children and other vulnerable populations have increased dramatically. Computers and other digital devices now play a part in many criminal activities. As a result, the need for computer forensics-based skills continues to grow.
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.
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.