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Cyber Security - Digital Forensic Analyst Advanced Technical Certificate
Program Available at:
- Richland
Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Advanced Technical Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
This program closed September 1, 2023.
For more information, visit the Dallas College Cyber Security webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Cyber Security-Digital Forensic Analyst Advanced Technical Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Cyber Security-Digital Forensic Analyst Advanced Technical Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Advanced Technical Certificate in Cyber Security-Digital Forensic Analyst is an advanced technical certificate that provides an opportunity for students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and skills to collect, identify, classify, and analyze digital evidence related to criminal or civil investigations. Those working in this field may be required to testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. In order to award this certificate, students must hold an associate degree or higher degree in the related field (information technology, computer science, criminal justice, accounting, law, or health). Exceptions will be granted for other degrees and junior level status in related areas will be approved by the program coordinator. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 24 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ITDF 1300 – Introduction to Digital Forensics
ITDF 1305 – Digital Data Storage Forensics
ITDF 2320 – Digital Forensics Collection
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options.
- Attend an industry related event or meetup.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2
ITDF 2325 – Digital Forensics Tools
ITDF 2330 – Digital Forensics Analysis
CHOOSE ONE:
- ITDF 2335 – Comprehensive Digital Forensics Project OR
- ITSY 2386 – Internship-Computer and Information Systems Security
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with faculty regarding internship opportunities prior to the semester starting.
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- Review your degree plan and apply for the Digital Forensic Analyst Advanced Technical Certificate.
- Attend an industry related event or meetup.
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS