Computer Forensics and Information Security

Computer Forensics and Information Security - Undergraduate Certificate

The Computer Forensics and Information Security undergraduate certificate provides an introduction to information security and incident response, forensic preparation and data recovery and analysis.

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Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Forensics and Information Security

The Computer Forensics and Information Security undergraduate certificate provides an introduction to information security and incident response, forensic preparation and data recovery and analysis.

Program Information for Computer Forensics and Information Security - Undergraduate Certificate

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Articulate core competency in computer security-related topics.
Describe the scope of the information security field and its impact on information technology.
Identify and analyze security risks to determine potential impacts.
Work with a team to develop plans to mitigate security risks.
Identify and complete work using professional, legal and ethical behavior.
Define steps of forensic investigations and proper chain of command techniques.
List common tools used to perform forensic investigations.

Admissions for Computer Forensics and Information Security - Undergraduate Certificate

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Certificate Requirements
CRIM 26704	ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS)	3
IT 11005	INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY	3
IT 11009	COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION	4
IT 21002	NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION	3
IT 36320	COMPUTER FORENSICS	3
IT 36330	NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS	3
IT 46331	NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS	3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		22

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary - Certificates
Minimum Certificate GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
2.500	2.000

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Computer Forensics and Information Security - Undergraduate Certificate

Those who complete the Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Forensics and Information Security at 5X�� can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the computer forensics and information security industry.

Computer and information systems managers

10.4%

much faster than the average

461,000

number of jobs

$151,150

potential earnings

Computer network architects

5.0%

faster than the average

160,100

number of jobs

$116,780

potential earnings

Computer network support specialists

6.4%

faster than the average

195,100

number of jobs

$65,450

potential earnings

Information security analysts

31.2%

much faster than the average

131,000

number of jobs

$103,590

potential earnings

Network and computer systems administrators

4.3%

about as fast as the average

373,900

number of jobs

$84,810

potential earnings

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