Computer Forensics Minor
The computer forensics minor is designed for students who are interested in the field of computer forensics and includes core courses that allow for depth of study in the field. The computer forensics minor is intended for students who are pursuing majors in other disciplines, or an individualized degree, and who wish to develop a minor within their program. The minor's required courses (see below) are supported by three courses (minimum of 9 semester credits) of electives.
Prerequisite
Students must have completed at least 30 college credits with an average GPA of 2.5 of better.
Students must complete CJS 101 and either CJS 200 or WRIT 231 before enrolling in any other CJS/LAWE classes.
Requirements and Notes
Minimum number of required credits - 24
Minimum number of core credits - 15
Minimum number of electives - 9
Core Courses (Minimum 15 credits)
- ICS 125 Introduction to the Internet Technology (4 credits) or
- ICS 140 Programming Fundamentals (4 credits)
- CFS 262 Computer and Operating System Fundamentals I (4 credits)
- CFS 280 Introduction to Computer Forensics (4 credits)
Elective Courses (Minimum 9 credits)
One course from
- ICS 311 Database Management Systems (4 credits) or
- ICS 321 Multimedia Programming (4 credits) or
- ICS 381 Societal Issues in Computing (3 credits)
One course from
- CJS 210 Constitutional Law (3 credits) or
- POL 331 Law and the Legal Process (4 credits) or
- CFS 484 Computer Law (4 credits)
One course from
- CJS 320 Applied Criminology (3 credits) or
- CJS 367 Introduction to Forensic Science (3 credits) or
- CJS 387 White Collar Crime (3 credits) or
- LAWE 325 Criminal Procedures and Investigation (3 credits)