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.
Program Requirements
Core Courses
| CIT 155 | Introduction of Computer Forensics | 3 credits |
| CIT 255 | Advanced Computer Forensics | 4 credits |
| CIT 256 | File System Forensic Analysis | 3 credits |
| CIT 275 | Computer Forensics Seminar | 4 credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Concentration Courses - Criminal Justice Track
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CRJ 113 | Criminal Law | 3 credits |
| CRJ 256 | Criminal Investigation | 3 credits |
| CRJ 258 | Criminal Procedure | 3 credits |
Concentration Courses - Information Technology Track
| CIS 106 | Operating System Scripting | 1 credit |
| CIS 120 | Programming: Logic, Design and Implementation | 3 credits |
| CIS 134 | Networking Technologies | 4 credits |
| CIT 150 | Cyber Security Principles | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Pre-Admission
Students should take CIS 121 prior to enrolling in this certificate.
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CRJ 113 | Criminal Law | 3 credits |
| CIS 120 | Programming: Logic, Design and Implementation | 3 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
| CIT 155 | Introduction of Computer Forensics | 3 credits |
| | And | |
| CRJ 256 | Criminal Investigation | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| CIS 106 | Operating System Scripting | 1 credit |
| | And | |
| CIS 134 | Networking Technologies | 4 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 3
| CRJ 258 | Criminal Procedure | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| CIT 150 | Cyber Security Principles | 3 credits |
| | And | |
| CIT 255 | Advanced Computer Forensics | 4 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 4
| CIT 256 | File System Forensic Analysis | 3 credits |
| CIT 275 | Computer Forensics Seminar | 4 credits |
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