Computer Forensics

Degree offered

Certificate of Achievement in Computer Forensics

Credits required 28/29

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: FR

Program Goals Statement

This certificate provides information technology and criminal justice professionals with the opportunity to obtain knowledge, training, and skills in computer forensics. Computer forensics examines legal evidence found in computers and digital storage media. This certificate offers two tracks. Those with a background in criminal justice should choose the Information Technology track. Those with an information technology background should choose the Criminal Justice track.

Program Information

• Students without the required courses must submit documented proof of their acquired knowledge for evaluation by either the Computer Information Systems or Criminal Justice department chairs.
• 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.

Recommendations

• Students without basic computer skills should enroll in CIS 111 prior to enrolling in this program.

After BCC

• Graduates are prepared to work in law enforcement agencies, the private commercial sector, and law firms as computer forensics technicians.

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