Program Information
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Location: Online Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: STEM
- Program Code: 31-150-1
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the IT Digital Forensics Analyst Diploma
Description
Enter the growing field of digital and computer forensics investigation. This comprehensive coursework includes material from basic networking, basic security, network security, information systems auditing, risk management, and security policy and procedures. Several courses cover specialized areas of forensics, such as mobile forensics and internet forensics. You can work toward earning several industry certifications.
Due to increases in cybercrimes, this is projected to be a high-demand occupation.
Additional program details: Students can work toward getting AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) or MPE+ (Access Data Mobile Phone Examiner Plus). Students also start preparation toward the following industry certifications: CompTIA Network+ (Net+), CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
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Career Outlook
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Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITNET-131 | Introduction to Networks (Cisco 1) | 3 |
| ITNET-132 | Routing/Switching Essentials (Cisco 2) ‡ | 3 |
| ITSEC-114 | Information Security Principles | 3 |
| ITSEC-124 | Network Security (Security+) | 3 |
| ITNET-161 | Linux Overview | 2 |
| ITSEC-126 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| ITSEC-151 | IT - Auditing | 3 |
| ITSEC-152 | Information Security Risk Management | 3 |
| ITSEC-156 | Mobile Devices Forensics | 3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) any 200-level English course ‡ |
3 |
| ITSEC-166 | Advanced Forensics | 3 |
| ITSEC-176 | Malware Forensics | 3 |
| ITSEC-146 | Security Measures and Intrusion Detection | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 38 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
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Program Outcomes
- Analyze a cyber-crime scene to choose appropriate best-practice procedures for retrieval, recovery and preservation of digital evidence
- Apply digital forensics tools to collect, analyze and evaluate evidence data
- Recover files on various types of storage devices, using different operating systems and network systems
- Discuss the legal and ethical issues related to acquisition and analysis of digital evidence
- Communicate clearly, accurately and effectively, verbally and in writing
- Write detailed, court admissible digital-forensics investigation reports
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Student also needs to meet one of these requirements: be currently working in the IT security field or related field or be currently enrolled in the IT Information Systems Security Specialist associate degree program or receive approval from the program chairperson.
Academic Preparedness Requirements
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