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Course: Computer Forensics
We’ve all been warned not to open emails from unfamiliar addresses -- and there’s good reason. What looks like simple spam can be the foundation of a serious crime, such as credit card fraud, identity theft, and virus transmission.
Who will stop cybercrime? With a degree in computer forensics, it could be you. In this major, you’ll learn not only how to digitally retrace the steps of criminals, but also how to serve justice by proving them guilty in a court of law.
Computer forensics majors learn how to fight computer crime by collecting and analyzing digital data. They also learn how to prevent crime.
Did You Know?
It wasn't until 1984 that federal law addressed computer crime.
Are You Ready To...?
- Get hands-on experience in an internship at a crime lab, police department, or private company
- Pass a background check
- Present reports in mock trials
- Study the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and other relevant laws
- Recover and analyze digital data
- Log long hours in computer lab
It Helps To Be...
A computer buff with good speaking skills: testifying in court is often part of the job.
College Checklist
- Will course work provide a solid mix of IT, criminal justice, and forensics training?
- Will you be able to gain real-world experience in an internship?
- Does the program lead to an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s?
- Check out the labs. Are computers equipped with the latest?
- Have professors worked in the forensics field recently?
Did You Know?
The many types of computer crime include viruses, website sabotage, and financial fraud.
Course Spotlight
You’ll start to put your IT skills together with legal eagle know-how in Introduction to Computer Forensics. Here you’ll learn when it’s time to start investigating a computer crime and how to satisfy the courts with the right kinds of documentation. Get ready for some heavy-duty writing, too: you’ll probably have to analyze a computer system or write another kind of forensic report to pass the class.