Computer and Digital Forensics Minor

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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.

Requirements for completion (core courses plus electives)

Minimum units: 18

Required Courses (4 Courses, 12 Units)

ITP 125L From Hackers to CEOs: Introduction to Information Security Units: 2
ITP 375 Digital Forensics Units: 3 ^*
ITP 475 Advanced Digital Forensics Units: 4 ^*
ITP 479 Cyber Law and Privacy Units: 3

Forensic Electives (Choose Two, 6 Units)

ITP 325 Ethical Hacking and Systems Defense Units: 3 ^*
ITP 445 Macintosh, OSX, and iOS Forensics Units: 3 ^*
ITP 446 Cyber Breach Investigations Units: 3 ^*
ITP 447 Mobile Device Security and Forensics Units: 3 ^*
ITP 448 Cyber Litigation Support Units: 3 ^*

Note:

^*Prerequisite required