AACC offers an associate degree and certification in computer forensics through its cybercrime program. The cybercrime associate degree requires students to complete 64 credit hours in courses such as cyber forensics, criminalistics and cyberlaw and investigation. The certificate program requires 36 credit hours and is suggested for those who are already in law enforcement and want to expand their expertise.
Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
410-777-2222
aacc.edu
Defiance College students can pursue a bachelor's degree in digital forensic science. They take courses such as intrusion detection, network forensics and criminology. These are supplemented with business courses that prepare them for careers in the business sector. Seniors have the opportunity to participate in internships.
Defiance College
701 N. Clinton St.
Defiance, OH 43512
800-520-4632
defiance.edu
Norwich University gives students the option of choosing computer crime and forensics as a minor. They take six courses: criminal procedure, computer programming, data structures, information assurance fundamentals, cyber crime and computer forensics.
Norwich University
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663
802-485-2000
norwich.edu
The University of Rhode Island has five education options for students interested in digital forensics: undergraduate minor, professional certificate, graduate certificate, masters and PhD. The undergraduate minor requires 18 credit hours and a recommended internship. The 15-credit-hour certificate program is open to anyone interested in the subject. The online graduate certificate program is for the student who has a bachelor's degree but does not have the time to complete a master's program. Students with a computer science background can pursue a master's or PhD in computer science with a concentration in digital forensics.
University of Rhode Island
218 Chafee Hall
Kingston, RI 02881
401-478-2563
uri.edu