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. 

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