Graduate Certificate in Digital Investigation

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The Digital Investigation certificate provides students with a concentration of expertise to conduct digital investigations using a wide array of specialized tools and knowledge. Individuals holding a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, or a related field would be suitable candidates for this program. 

This Graduate Certificate is eligible to receive Title IV funding – Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Graduate PLUS loans by request. To be considered for aid, students need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Applicants seeking admission to the graduate certificate program in Digital Investigation must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

  1. Graduate Application
  2. Application fee
  3. Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
  4. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  5. Up-to-date resume
Graduate Certificate in Digital Investigation
Specified Courses
DFSC 5315Network and Cyber Security3
DFSC 5317Digital Security3
DFSC 5327Digital Forensics Investigatn3
COSC 5330Malware3
DFSC 6312Multimedia Forensics3
Total Hours15