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Digital Forensics (Minor)

Want to investigate crimes? How about stopping cyber criminals? Like computers? Solving puzzles? Then the Digital Forensics Minor is right for you!

Degrees & Offerings
  • Minor
Location
  • Bloomsburg
Department
College
Program Contact
Chair and Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Digital Forensics
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Students interested in the Digital Forensics Minor should consult their advisor for information on course requirements.

Courses and Curriculum

Digital Forensics Minor Requirements

  • 18 credits required for minor completion
  • Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester and use to monitor their individual progress toward completion of the minor.

Minor Requirements

  1. Utilize operating system commands and utilities to examine processes and to store and access data at the file system level.
  2. Use Digital Forensics Software to analyze storage media.
  3. Apply a systematic, investigative process to acquire and analyze digital evidence using specialized software, automated and manual techniques.
  4. Write reports and present digital forensic and cybersecurity findings in a professional or courtroom setting.
  5. Design, secure and examine networks utilizing various tools and techniques.

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