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Computer Forensics Major BAS

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Forensics is a four-year, 120 credits program offered through the Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) department. This program prepares students with knowledge in information assurance, computer incident investigation, cyberspace ethics, and computer laws. Graduates will work in the computer technology and related fields in supporting companies and organizations to protect their interests or in helping law firms to deal with civil litigations. Whenever needed, graduates can also assist law enforcement fight against cyber terrorism and crimes.

Admission to the Major

Students interested in pursuing a major in computer forensics must apply to the program. To be eligible for admission to the major, students must be admitted to the university and meet minimum application requirements: This includes the completion of the following: a) two writing courses as defined to meet general education requirements, b) all of the courses under "Major Prerequisites" given below, and "C") a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for CFS 262, CFS 264 and CJS 210. Students on academic probation are not admitted to the program.

Students must complete CJS 101 and either CJS 200 or WRIT 231 before enrolling in any other CJS/LAWE classes.

Major Requirements

Prerequisites (25-26 credits)

Computer Science and Technology (12 credits)

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement (6 credits)

and one of the following:

Mathematics and Political Science (7-8 credits)

Take one of the following:

and one of the following:

Core courses (27 major credits)

Take three of the following four courses

Electives (10-11 credits)

Group I Criminal Justice (3 credits)

Take one of the following:

Group II Law (4 credits)

Take one of the following:

Group III Ethics (3-4 credits)

Take one of the following:

Students may complete the major prerequisites (see above) as part of an Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program in fields such as System Administration, Networking, and Computer Forensics. Alternatively, they could start the program as freshmen at Metropolitan State University and take these classes with a view to major in Computer Forensics.