Computer Forensics Degree Online Program Details
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Computer Forensics Degree Online Program Outline
From mission-critical business systems to e-commerce and the Internet, IT is not only an industry in its own right, it’s a fundamental building block of all other industries. AIU offers an industry-relevant Computer Forensics Degree Online program that’s designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop real-world knowledge to help prepare for the next step. Areas covered include examining techniques for collection, preservation, analysis and reporting of digital-network evidence.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree with a specialization in Digital Investigations is designed to provide students industry-relevant knowledge and experience in conducting investigations as a digital-crime professional.
Digital Investigations programs can help you learn how to:
- Summarize details of essential computer concepts
- Use an operating system interface to access, add, troubleshoot and configure hardware and manage files
- Implement a relational database management system utilizing the concepts of database design and data modeling
- Develop business applications using programming languages, tools and software development methodologies
- Collect and evaluate digital crime evidence while maintaining evidence integrity and usefulness by following proper procedures
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Computer Forensics Degree Courses
Degree Requirements
General Education
ENGL106 English Composition I 4.5 ENGL107 English Composition II 4.5 MATH125 General College Mathematics 4.5 MATH133 College Algebra 4.5 UNIV103 Academic and Professional Success 4.5 UNIV106 Technology and Information Literacy 4.5 UNIV109 Interpersonal Communication 4.5 Humanities (2 Courses) 9 Natural Sciences (2 Courses) 9 Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses) 9 Total Credit Hours: 58.5 Core
ITCO101 Discovering Information Technology 4.5 ITCO103 Introduction to Computer and Network Hardware 4.5 ITCO107 Developing Professional Communications 4.5 ITCO211 Introduction to Operating Systems 4.5 ITCO221 Fundamentals of Programming and Logic 4.5 ITCO231 Introduction to Databases 4.5 ITCO251 Network Infrastructure Basics 4.5 ITCO299 Comprehensive IT Project 4.5 ITCO361 Information Technology Security 4.5 ITCO381 Introduction to Web Systems and Media 4.5 ITCO385 Introduction to Mobile Technologies and Internet of Things 4.5 ITCO391 Human/Computer Interfaces and Interactions 4.5 ITCO498 Program Capstone for IT 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 58.5 Digital Investigations
ITCO341 Applications of Discrete Mathematics and Statistics in IT 4.5 ITCO425 System Architecture and Integration 4.5 ITDI372 Introduction to Cyber Crime and Digital Investigations 4.5 ITDI375 Digital Investigations I 4.5 ITDI379 Digital Investigations II 4.5 ITDI472 Principles in Electronic Discovery 4.5 ITDI473 Network Investigations 4.5 ITDI474 Global Investigations 4.5 Select 5 General Electives 0 Select 1 Information Technology Elective 0 Total Credit Hours: 63 Total Credit Hours : 180
This program includes a series of courses that correlate to the respective content and competencies of the A+, Security+ and Network+ Certification exams offered by CompTIA¹. This credential can serve as independent validation of the knowledge and skills required to be successful and useful in the fields of information technology, cyber security and computer networking.
AIU B.S.I.T. students will be eligible to receive a discounted rate for the CompTIA examination fee² once all of the following courses have been successfully completed in residence with the universityᶟ:
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA Network+ Certification CompTIA Security+ Certification ITCO 103 - Introduction to Computer and Network Hardware
ITCO 251 - Network Infrastructure Basics ITCO 361 - Information Technology Security ITCO 211 - Operating Systems
ITNA 353 - Routing and Switching ITAS 362 - Introduction to Information Assurance and Information Security
ITNA 355 - Advanced Routing and Switching ITAS 363 - Telecommunications and Network Infrastructure Security ITNA 357 - Network Security Management ITNA 457 - Specialized Network Administration For more information on the A+, Security+ and Network+ Certifications, including exam objectives, sample questions, and certification information, please visit https://www.comptia.org/certifications.
¹American InterContinental University does not prepare students to take the exam necessary to receive the A+, Security+ or Network+ credential. AIU does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by AIU but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to AIU. Therefore, AIU cannot guarantee that students and graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of eligibility status upon enrollment and/or graduation.
²Students must contact the office of the Registrar in order to receive the promo code for the discounted exam rate.
ᶟIn order to receive the discounted CompTIA exam rate, the listed courses must be completed in residence at American InterContinental University.
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Computer Forensics Degree Classes Overview
By studying key topics in Digital Investigations, you have an opportunity to work to develop a fundamental understanding of digital and network investigations as you pursue your interest in opportunities involving the detection and prevention of computer crime.
For a Computer Forensics Degree Online, your classes may include:
Introduction to Cyber Crime and Digital Investigations
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the concepts and systems involved in digital investigations and cyber crime. The course explores recognized incident response policies and procedures for collecting, preserving, analyzing, and reporting digital evidence, cyber crime history, and current and future threats.
Digital Investigations I
This course will examine digital investigation tools, threats, and techniques. Topics may include procedures, steganography, operating systems, tool validation plans, and open source software.
Principles in Electronic Discovery
This course is designed to provide students with essential information related to electronic discovery. Discussions will focus on organizational electronic discovery needs and how digital investigators can fulfill those needs. Topics may include finding data collection, media restoration, file and email conversion, keyword and metadata searching, filtering, and classification and presentation of data.
Network Investigations
During this course, students will examine forensic techniques for collection, preservation, analysis, and reporting of digital network evidence. Topics may include network traffic analysis, electronic mail, and Internet investigations.
Global Investigations
This course discusses advanced topics in digital forensics related to the globalization of electronic data. International organization regulations, language barrier, rogue providers, and other topics will be covered in this course.
Digital Investigations II
During this course, students will examine digital investigation techniques for applications running for network operating systems.
Applications of Discrete Mathematics and Statistics in IT
In this course, students will examine the essential mathematics and logic skills required in Information Technology areas such as networking, systems administration, security, programming, database management, and computer hardware. Students will work to build on their mathematical ability to prepare for the challenges they are likely to encounter as an IT professional. This course discusses the importance of discrete mathematics, probability and statistics in IT. Students in this course will also study discrete mathematics and statistics necessary for application development and systems analysis. Students will also examine how to apply statistical techniques to improve the performance of IT systems. Real-world scenarios and problems from the IT industry are included throughout this course.
System Architecture and Integration
In this course, students will analyze the system integration requirements and apply appropriate frameworks, methodologies, and techniques that are used to manage, administer, acquire, develop, implement, and integrate enterprise systems.
Comprehensive IT Project
In this lower division capstone course, students will examine IT project management and systems architecture. Topics covered include project management concepts of time, scope, and costs, as well as systems architecture, sourcing, acquisition, development, and deployment processes.
Information Technology Security
This survey course covers information security concepts and mechanisms. Information security concepts reviewed may include data protection techniques, software security, information assurance process, enterprise network security, and attack types/countermeasures.
Data Structures and Implementation
This course will introduce students to basic data structures and algorithms which are to be used as tools in designing solutions to real-life problems. Students will become familiar with the specification, usage, implementation and analysis of basic data structures and algorithms.
Program Capstone for IT
This course offers students the opportunity to demonstrate their level of understanding regarding the application of information technology concepts, technologies, and methodologies. Students are expected to employ their knowledge about hardware, systems, applications, and security management.
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