Digital Forensics Concentration, Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.
The Digital Forensics career program is designed for students who plan to enter the field of Data Recovery, Computer Forensic Investigation, or related fields. Major areas of study include criminal justices, computer forensics, network fundamentals and operating systems. This degree must be completed within four years because of constantly changing technology. Students who do not complete within four years will fall under the latest catalog. Students should always confer with advisors for specific requirements as these are subject to change. This A.A.S. program is a career degree, preparing students for the workforce after graduation. However, students can opt to transfer to a four-year program rather than start a career, but should confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements.
- View the Digital Forensics Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Mathematics | 3-4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| CYB-101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 credits |
| IST-108 | Microsoft Operating System | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Gen Ed (English): ENG-112 is preferred.
First Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| IST-154 | Networking Basics | 3 credits |
| CYB-210 | Ethics in the Information Age | 3 credits |
| IST-166 | Computer Forensics I - Principles And Practices | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| CSC-109 | UNIX/Linux Operating System | 3 credits |
| CYB-224 | Ethical Hacking Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IST-266 | Computer Forensics II - Investigations Practices | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
| CSC-130 | Fundamentals of Programming Design | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| IST-276 | Network Forensics | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
General Education Requirements (18-20 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for one course from the English category.
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)
*(ENG-112 is preferred)
Mathematics
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)
Program Requirements (30 Credits)
Requirements List
| CSC-109 | UNIX/Linux Operating System | 3 credits |
| CSC-130 | Fundamentals of Programming Design | 3 credits |
| CYB-101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 credits |
| CYB-210 | Ethics in the Information Age | 3 credits |
| CYB-224 | Ethical Hacking Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IST-108 | Microsoft Operating System | 3 credits |
| IST-154 | Networking Basics | 3 credits |
| IST-166 | Computer Forensics I - Principles And Practices | 3 credits |
| IST-266 | Computer Forensics II - Investigations Practices | 3 credits |
| IST-276 | Network Forensics | 3 credits |
Restricted Electives (10-12 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
| ADJ-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CYB-225 | Tactical Perimeter Defense | 3 credits |
| CYB-246 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 credits |
| IST-150 | PC Tech: Repair and Troubleshooting | 3 credits |
| IST-151 | PC Tech: Operating Systems | 3 credits |
| IST-160 | Introduction to Security Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IST-173 | Database Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IST-261 | Server Management I | 3 credits |
| IST-269 | Internship I | 1-3 credits |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)