Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Cybersecurity | Information Technology | Network Security
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Digital Forensics program equips students with the programming knowledge and tools to fight cybercrime. Graduates become proficient in legal evidence-gathering and investigation processes, and gain real-world experience through a required internship. The program prepares students for high-demand careers in computer science, criminal justice, information systems, information technology, or law. Graduates are highly sought after by companies needing cybersecurity protection.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Overview: As a digital forensics professional, you'll examine digital evidence and protect computer systems from hackers and malware. With threats continuing to mount, digital forensics experts are in high demand at companies that need cybersecurity. Careers are available in computer science, criminal justice, information systems, information technology, or law.
- Objectives: The program aims to teach students the programming knowledge and tools needed to catch cybercriminals. It also covers legal evidence-gathering, investigation processes, and more.
- Description: The program emphasizes thinking like a cybercriminal and then outsmarting them. It provides real-world experience through a required internship, which is unique to the criminal justice program in Alabama.
- Opportunities: High demand for digital forensics experts in companies requiring cybersecurity.
- Outcomes: Graduates will have real-world experience on their resumes due to the required internship.
Other:
- Delivery Methods: On-Campus (most content delivered via in-person meetings)
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