Description

This degree focuses on the fundamental principles of forensic science. The courses cover the technical aspects of digital forensics as well as the laws regarding computer evidence. Students use open-source digital forensic software tools to conduct forensic examinations.

Students completing this degree can apply for jobs as:

  • Analyst/Responder
  • Computer Forensic Analyst
  • Cyber Defense Incident Responder
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Technician
  • Digital Forensics Analyst
  • Digital Media Collector
  • Forensic Analyst
  • Forensic Technician
  • Tier 1 Help Desk Support

In addition, students can sit for the following industry certifications:

  • Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Security
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Microsoft

Updated: May 25, 2023

Digital Forensics A.A.S. Degree by Semester

First Year
Fall Spring Summer
Gen Ed: Transitioning to College (1) NCC 217: Operating Systems Fundamentals (3) NCC 218: Hardware I: Hardware Fundamentals (4)
NCC 200: Networking I: Networking Fundamentals (3) NCC 212: Scripting Fundamentals (3) NCC 206: Windows Server I: Installing and Configuring Windows Server (3)
NCC 204: Linux Server I: Linux Fundamentals (3) Gen Ed: Mathematics (3)
Gen Ed: IT (3) NCC 210: Information Security Fundamentals (3) or
NCC 245: Introduction to Cybersecurity (3)
Gen Ed: College Composition (3)
13 Credits 12 Credits 7 Credits
Second Year
Fall Spring Summer
NCC 215: Digital Forensics I: Digital Forensics Fundamentals (4) NCC 216: Digital Forensics II: Advanced Digital Forensics (4) Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences (3)
Gen Ed: Fundamentals of Speech (3) NCC 219: Network Forensics & Incident Response (4)
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences: NCC 235: Cybersecurity Law & Ethics (3) Gen Ed: Biological & Physical Sciences (3)
NCC 214: Ethical Hacking and Systems Defense (4)
14 Credits 11 Credits 3 Credits
60 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

Certifications

 

Courses Professional Certifications
NCC 200: Networking I: Networking Fundamentals CompTIA Network+
NCC 204: Linux Server I: Linux Fundamentals CompTIA Linux+
NCC 206: Windows Server I: Installing and Configuring Windows Server Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (70-740)
NCC 210: Information Security Fundamentals CompTIA Security+
NCC 217: Operating System Fundamentals & NCC 218: Hardware I: Hardware Fundamentals CompTIA A+
NCC 245: Introduction to Cybersecurity Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Security