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Digital Forensics and Private Investigation Certificate
Program Available at:
- Eastfield
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Criminal Justice webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Criminal Justice-Digital Forensics and Private Investigation Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Level I Certificate in Criminal Justice-Digital Forensics and Private Investigation. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. 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 Level I Certificate program in Criminal Justice-Digital Forensics and Private Investigation will focus on the basics of the gathering and the analysis of evidence. Courses that complete the Level I Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
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: 18-19 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CHOOSE ONE:
CJSA 1330 – Cybercrimes This course or SLPS 2333 is the capstone course for this award.
CRIJ 2314 – Criminal Investigation
HMSY 1337 – Introduction to Homeland Security
ITSY 1300 – Fundamentals of Information Security
CHOOSE ONE:
- SLPS 2330 – Security of Computers & Data OR
- SLPS 2333 – Private Investigation This course or CJSA 1330 is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Digital Forensics and Private Investigation Certificate.
- NOTE: The last three courses listed are recommended to be taken in a second semester.
Total Hours: 18-19
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18-19 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS