Computer Information Systems/Computer Forensics Career

Degree offered

Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems (Computer Forensics)

Credits required 62/63

Dean

William Berardi, william.berardi@bristolcc.edu

Program contact

Priscilla Grocer, Department Chair and Professor of Computer Information Systems, priscilla.grocer@bristolcc.edu

Program Code: CI

Concentration Code: CIF

Program Goals Statement

Students will be prepared for entry-level computer forensics technician positions in the private commercial sector and in the criminal justice system. They will know the law regarding the digital investigative process and will be able to conduct analysis of computer and/or network equipment and related data files.

Program information

• Students gain technical skills to find evidence and the knowledge of the legal issues related to these skills for this rapidly growing field.
• Note: Students may be required to obtain and use specific hardware, operating systems, or applications.
• Transfer credit for any Computer Information Systems (CIS or CIT) course must be approved by the CI Department Chair or by a full-time CI faculty member.

Elective Recommendations

• See Transfer Electives and Elective Recommendations specifically for CIS plans

After BCC

• Students in the program are prepared to work in law enforcement agencies, the private commercial sector, and law firms as computer forensics technicians.
• If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, visit the Transfer Affairs website at www.BristolCC.edu/transfer

Infused General Education Competencies

Technical Literacy, First Year Experience 

Degree Requirements

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Elective Courses

Program Courses

Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1

Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2

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Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 4