Computer & Digital Forensics
Nearly every crime can leave a trail of digital evidence. Computers and cell phones play a key role in the commission of crimes such as financial fraud and identity theft. They also serve as record-keepers of conversations, files and transactions. Computer forensic analysts work for a variety of organizations in pursuit of that digital evidence.
Because computer and network security incidents are increasing, Computer & Digital Forensics majors are in particularly high demand. A Champlain College Computer & Digital Forensics degree will prepare for you the world of computer- and network-based crime investigation.
As a Computer & Digital Forensics student, you'll learn about the law, the digital investigative process, and computer and network technology. You will learn to articulate the dynamics of white-collar crime and to apply your knowledge of computers, software and the law to research crimes.
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Program Highlights
- C&DF is managed in close coordination with Champlain's Criminal Justice program and the Champlain College Center for Digital Investigation (C3DI), reflecting the hybrid nature of the field.
- You'll learn about real-life environments from industry experts. Our full-time faculty members have extensive industry experience in addition to their academic credentials.
- Adjunct faculty members are professionals who currently work in their respective fields, providing important supplementary teaching, experience and insights. One of the strengths of the program is this real-world relevance that Champlain's practitioner faculty bring to the classroom.
- Internship opportunities provide invaluable experience. You'll apply what you've learned in the classroom to actual cases, organizations and people.
- Learn to design a method for conducting computer and/or network equipment analysis and related data files. All classes include individual research projects that give you experience in conducting research, writing reports and giving presentations.
- Learn to provide input to business and IT managers to develop computer usage policies consistent with criminal procedure, with particular attention to user privacy.
- You will also learn how to effectively communicate the results of a computer/network forensic analysis.
- C&DF is managed in close coordination with Champlain's Criminal Justice program and the Champlain College Center for Digital Investigation (C3DI), reflecting the hybrid nature of the field.
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Curriculum
First Year
First Semester:
- COR 110 - Concepts of the Self
- COR 115 - Rhetoric I
- CRJ 120 - Criminal Law
- MTH 1XX - Introduction to Statistics
- CIT 130 - Introduction to Networking/Security
Second Semester:
- COR 120 - Concepts of Community
- COR 125 - Rhetoric II
- CRJ 121 - Criminal Procedure
- CIT 135 - Introduction to Computer Theory
- NET 140 - Operating Systems
Second Year
First Semester:
- COR 210 - Scientific Revolutions
- COR 220 - Aesthetic Expressions
- FOR 240 - Computer Forensics I
- WRT 231 - Technical Writing
- SEC 250 - Computer & Network Security
Second Semester:
- COR 230 - The Secular and the Sacred
- COR 240 - Capitalism and Democracy
- CRJ 230 - Criminal Investigation
- FOR 270 - Anti-Forensics & Network Forensics
- SCI 170 - Laboratory Forensic Science
Third Year
First Semester:
- COR 310 - Future Shock: Globalization & Technology
- COR 320 - Global Dimensions of Human Rights
- ACC 130 - Financial Accounting
- CRJ 310 - Investigative Interviewing
- FOR 340 - Computer Forensics II
Second Semester:
- COR 330 - CORE 9
- COR 340 - CORE 10
- ACC 280 - Forensic Accounting
- FOR 350 - White Collar Crime
- General Elective
Fourth Year
First Semester:
- COR 410 - CORE 11
- FOR 360 - Cybercrime
- FOR 430 - Advanced Practice in Digital Investigations
- NET 250 - Windows Server System Administration
or NET 260 - Linux System Administration
or NET 215 - TCP/IP
Second Semester:
- COM 270 - Intercultural Communication
- FOR 450 - Senior Seminar in Digital Investigation
- FOR 490 - Computer Forensics Internship
or CRJ/CIS/FOR Elective - SWK 425 - Ethics in Human Services
- General Elective
BS Degree in Computer and Digital Forensics
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Career Opportunities
- Computer Forensics Analyst
- Incident Responder, Security Engineer, Computer Forensics
- Forensics Computer Examiner
- Computer Forensics/Security Specialist
- Database Analyst/Computer Forensics Associate
- Forensic Analyst
- Computer Scientist/Consultant
- Senior Security Manager
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