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 it is needed, graduates can also assist law enforcement to 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 College Algebra and two writing courses as defined to meet general education requirements and 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.
Major Requirements
Prerequisites (29-30 major credits)
Computer Science and Technology (16 credits)
- CFS 262 Computer and Operating System Fundamentals I
- CFS 264 Computer and Operating System Fundamentals II
- CFS 280 Introduction to Computer Forensics
- ICS 140 Programming Fundamentals
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement (6 credits)
and one of the following:
- CJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJS 200 Literature and Methods in Criminal Justice
- LAWE 220 Legal Issues in Law Enforcement
Mathematics and Political Science (7-8 credits)
and one of the following:
Core courses (23 major credits)
- CFS 380 Digital Evidence Analysis
- CFS 480 Introduction to Electronic Discovery
- CFS 499 Computer Forensics Internship/Capstone
- ICS 382 Computer Security
- ICS 461 Data and Voice Communication
- LAWE 325 Criminal Procedure and Investigations
- POL 331 Law and the Legal Process
Electives (11 credits)
Group I Criminal Justice (3 or 4 credits)
Group II Law (4 credits)
- BLAW 310 Business Law: UCC and Contracts
- ICS 484 Computer Law
- POL 333 Constitutional Law
Group III Ethics (4 credits)
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.