Computer Forensics & Digital Investigations Degree (BS)
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Our online Computer Forensics & Digital Investigations degree is:
- 100% online and regionally accredited with 7-week sessions;
- recognized as a model electronic crime and digital investigation program by the National Institute of Justice;
- designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency (NSA);
- teaching the latest in forensic analysis of computers, networks and mobile devices;
- hands-on. The C3DI employs students to provide data recovery and digital forensic support to local Vermont businesses and government agencies.
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Curriculum
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Bachelor’s Degree
Professional Courses
Course # Title Credits CFDI 110 OR SCIE 170 Introduction to Criminalistics OR Laboratory Forensic Science 3 CRIM 120 Criminal Law 3 CRIM 121 Criminal Procedure 3 CMIT 130 Networking Fundamentals 3 ACCT 130 Financial Accounting 3 CMIT 135 Introduction to Computer Systems 3 CMIT 140 Operating Systems 3 CRIM 225 Law of Searching & Seizing Digital Evidence 3 CRIM 230 Criminal Investigation 3 CFDI 240 Digital Forensics Investigative Techniques 3 NETW 240 Computer and Network Security 3 NETW 215 OR NETW 260 OR NETW 250 TCP/IP OR Linux/Unix Systems Administration I OR Windows Server Systems Admin. 3 CFDI 270 Anti-Forensics and Network Forensics 3 CFDI 340 Digital Forensics Analysis 3 CFDI 350 White Collar Crime 3 ACCT 280 Forensic Accounting 3 CFDI 360 Cybercrime 3 CFDI 450 Senior Seminar in Digital Forensics 3 CFDI 490 OR Elective Forensics Internship 3 CFDI 4XX Digital Forensics Capstone 3 Total 60 General Education
Course # Title Credits PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 SOC 100 American National Government 3 ENGL 111 Critical Reading &Expository Writing (CREW) I 3 ENGL 112 Critical Reading &Expository Writing (CREW) II 3 MATH 120 College Algebra 3 COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication 3 MATH 180 Intro to Statistics 3 ECON 205 OR ECON 210 Microeconomics OR Macroeconomics 3 COMM 270 Intercultural Communication 3 ENGL 315 Writing in the Workplace 3 SWRK 425 Ethics in Human Services 3 History Elective 3 Arts/Humanities/Social Science/Math/Science Elective 3 Fine Arts Elective 3 Literature Elective 3 Lab Science 4 General Electives 11 Total 60
Program Outcomes
Upon completion, graduates with a B.S. Degree in Computer Forensics and Digital Investigation should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of computers, software, the law, and investigative techniques to research a possible criminal or civil infraction.
- Determine the need and design a method for conducting the analysis of computer and/or network equipment, and related data files.
- Design a computer usage policy that is consistent with criminal procedure, with particular attention to issues related to user privacy and organizations with sites in different countries.
- Articulate the dynamics of "white collar crime" and identify methods used by white collar criminals.
- Assemble and lead a team of experts in the analysis of a cyber crime scene.
- Apply knowledge of individual behavior to the design of the analysis of computers and digital media.
- Effectively communicate the results of a computer, network, and/or data file forensic analysis verbally, in writing, and in presentations, to both technical and lay audiences.
- Use appropriate print and online resources to stay abreast of relevant trends within the industry and to research technical and legal issues.
- Provide input to business and information technology (IT) managers about current best practices to protect computer and network resources from undetected criminal activity.
- Prepare to continue their studies towards a graduate degree.
- Cite and comply with relevant industry codes of conduct, professional ethics, and societal expectations of fair, impartial practices. Identify unethical professional behaviors.
Testimonials
“Credibility with students comes from your direct experience. I’ve done 400 of the procedures I teach about.”
Bill Sheets
Criminal Procedure Instructor
“The field of forensics is constantly growing and changing. More and more crime is being committed on the internet, so there won’t be any shortage of jobs in this field. Champlain is recognized as a leader in Digital & Computer Forensics education—Now I’m well on my way to a B.S., and I’ve never had to leave my home turf to take my career to the next level.”
Todd H.
Michigan
“Champlain is widely known as having the premier program in Digital Forensics. It’s like having a law degree from Harvard.”
Lynita H.
Arizona
Career Outlook
Nationally this is a very high growth career area in general. And at Champlain, we are proud to boast that graduates of our computer forensics online degree program have job offers within 30 days of graduation, many even well before graduation! Because of the increasing demand for people with computer forensic skills, you will enjoy a range of career possibilities including:
- Opportunities in local, state and federal law enforcement and government agencies
- Positions in private-sector firms engaged in digital investigations, data recovery and electronic discovery
- Careers with forensics and other software development companies and information security organizations
- Jobs in businesses with significant policy auditing requirements for information assurance.
