Top Digital Forensics Schools

Also known as computer forensics, digital forensics specialists analyze computer data to help deter online illegal activities. Students who wish to specialize in digital forensics must enroll in bachelors programs in information technology or take certificate courses. In June, U.S. News and World Report rated American Intercontinental University, the University of Alabama Birmingham and the University of Rhode Island as the top digital forensics programs.
  1. American Intercontinental University (AIU)

    • American Intercontinental University was established in 1970 and provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of fields, including business administration, education, design and information technology. AIU has four campuses in the United States and one campus in England; students also have the option of completing their degree through the university's online program. The bachelor of information technology program is an online course that is offered with a concentration in computer forensics. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in technical skills and the ability to detect and prevent computer crime. The training allows graduates to work as computer forensic specialists, security network analysts, IT investigator and counterintelligence analysts.

      American Intercontinental University
      5550 Prairie Stone Parkway, Suite 400
      Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
      877-701-3800
      aiuonline.edu

    University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB)

    • The department of Computer and Information Sciences at UAB offers undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in information technology courses the opportunity to choose certificate programs and research studies in computer forensics as a minor. Students enrolled in the certificate course in computer forensics receive training in topics such as computer security, networking and intranets, network programming and network security. Students enrolled in the computer forensics research course investigate themes such as internet security, spam data mining and phishing and identity theft.

      University of Alabama-Birmingham
      115A Campbell Hall, 1300 University Boulevard
      Birmingham, Alabama 35294-1170
      205-934-2213
      cis.uab.edu

    University of Rhode Island

    • The Computer Science Department at the University of Rhode Island provides undergraduate, graduate and professional certificate programs in digital forensics. The university also has one of the most highly funded leading research centers in the field of digital forensics. Research in digital forensics encompasses a wide array of topics, such as remote digital forensics analysis labs, stenography detection and human image detection. In addition, the digital forensics department at the university houses a laboratory that serves as an investigation site for student interns who conduct investigations for lawyers, law enforcement and private companies. Undergraduate students who wish to minor in digital forensics must satisfy 18 credit hours comprised of core courses and electives.

      University of Rhode Island
      Kingston, RI 02881
      401-874-1000
      forensics.cs.uri.edu

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