Computer & Digital Forensics Major Curriculum

Our award-winning program allows you to begin taking your Computer & Digital Forensics classes in your first semester. As part of the curriculum, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by interning at the Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity. You'll learn the skills needed to succeed in your field right on campus while working on real live cases and investigations.

You will develop expertise in:

• computer and digital forensics
• android/iPhone/tablet mobile device forensics
• the digital forensic tools used by government/private companies
• cybersecurity
• operating system, file system, and network forensics

Interested in studying abroad for a semester? Our Computer & Digital Forensics faculty built the curriculum so you can spend the fall semester of your third year studying abroad without getting behind on the requirements for your major.

Computer & Digital Forensics Curriculum 2020–2021

First Year

Second Year

Talk to your Advisor and/or the Office of International Education about possible curriculum adjustments in order to create a semester abroad in your third year.

Third Year

In the third year, students must take COR 310, COR 320, and two COR 330 courses. COR 310 and COR 320 must be taken together, and the two COR 330 courses must be taken together. Either pair may be taken in either semester.

Fourth Year