GradCert Digital Forensics

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills for the identification, collection, preservation, and examination of various types of digital evidence, including basic and in-depth knowledge and skills in digital forensic analysis policy and procedure, forensic analysis tools and techniques, data recovery, and investigation, as well as quality assurance, legal, and ethical considerations important to this rapidly changing field. This Graduate Certificate program does not assume, nor does it require, that the applicant have any experience in the field of digital forensics as the course sequence includes instruction ranging from fundamentals to advanced topics. Successful completion of this Graduate Certificate requires that the student:

Maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better in 5 required courses, e.g., FSC 632, FSC 634, FSC 605, FSC 609, FSC 676, with no grade of “C” or less.

Check the Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics Program Flyer for more information.

Applicants must be aware that background checks similar to those required for law enforcement officers are likely to be a condition of employment (Reference: NIJ Report NCJ 203099 – “Qualifications for a Career in Forensic Science.” pp. 7-10) in the field of Digital Forensics.

The Forensic Science Fee is a special fee designed to support the Forensic Science Program which cannot be waived.

Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence (AIDE)
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