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Cyber Forensics Technology - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AREA OF CONCENTRATION

APPLICATION CODE 315

For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.

This curriculum is a guide for transferring to four-year institutions, such as University of Baltimore, Champlain College, or the University of Maryland Global Campus to complete a bachelor's degree in Information Technology and/or Computer and Digital Forensics. This area of concentration is for students who plan to pursue entry-level careers in the emerging field of cyber forensics or are seeking advanced skill in the examination and preservation of electronic evidence using cyber forensics standards and documentation. Cyber forensics involves the examination and preservation of electronic evidence for use in legal proceedings, administrative hearings, information technology, and business. The program fully maps to the eight knowledge domains as currently specified by the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3). Articulation has been established with the University of Baltimore; students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL 121College Composition

3
CFOR 101Computer Forensics I

3
CMSY 105Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices I

3
CMSY 110Computer Concepts, Applications, and Ethical Considerations

3
MATH 143Precalculus I

3

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
CFOR 200Computer Forensics II

3
CMSY 158Fundamentals and Practice for Network+ Certification

3
CMSY 163Introduction to Firewalls and Network Security

3
SPCH 101Introduction to Human Communication

3
OR
SPCH 105Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3
OR
SPCH 110Interpersonal Communication

3
Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - Critical & Creative Thinking Core

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
CFOR 210Computer Forensics III

3
CMSY 156Introduction to Python

3
CMSY 219Operating Systems

3
Gen Ed Core Arts & Humanities - Critical & Creative Thinking Core

3
Gen Ed Core Biological & Physical Sciences - Scientific Reasoning Core

3

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
BMGT 204Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of Social Media

3
CFOR 250Computer Network Forensic Technology

3
CMSY 257Advanced Python Programming

2
Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - Global Competency Core

3
Gen Ed Core Biological & Physical Sciences - Scientific Reasoning Core w/ Lab

4

Total Credit Hours: 60

A graduate should be able to

  1. Utilize software, procedures, and various forensic tools used in computer forensics.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot and apply security configurations to various network devices.
  3. Apply forensics principles to acquire, authenticate, and extract digital evidence from various digital media using computer forensics tools.
  4. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning in business practices.

This program is in the STEM Pathway.

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