Computer Forensics Major BAS
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Forensics is a four-year, 120 credits program offered through the Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) department. This program prepares students with knowledge in information assurance, computer incident investigation, cyberspace ethics, and computer laws. Graduates will work in the computer technology and related fields in supporting companies and organizations to protect their interests or in helping law firms to deal with civil litigations. Whenever needed, graduates can also assist law enforcement fight against cyber terrorism and crimes.
Acceptance to the Program
To be eligible for acceptance to the Computer Forensics major, students must submit a College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Program Declaration Form when the following is completed:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for CFS 262, CFS 264 and CFS 280 or transfer equivalents
- Two writing courses as defined to meet general education requirements
- Prerequisite courses (see below) with a grade of C- or better
Students who do not meet the requirements above or are on academic probation will not be accepted to the major. Students not accepted to the major will not be allowed to take advanced courses in the discipline.
Major Requirements
Students must complete CJS 101 and either CJS 200 or WRIT 231 before enrolling in any other CJS/LAWE classes.
Prerequisites
Computer Science and Technology
- CFS 262 Computer and Operating System Fundamentals I
- CFS 264 Computer and Operating System Fundamentals II
- CFS 280 Introduction to Computer Forensics
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
and one of the following:
Mathematics and Political Science
Take one of the following:
and one of the following:
Core Courses
- CFS 380 Digital Evidence Analysis
- CFS 499 Computer Forensics Internship/Capstone
- ICS 382 Computer Security
- ICS 140 Programming Fundamentals
Take one of the following three courses
- CJS 339 Violent Crime Investigation
- CJS 388 Crime Analysis
- LAWE 325 Criminal Procedure and Investigations
Take two of the following four courses
- CFS 480 Introduction to Electronic Discovery
- CFS 484 Computer Laws*
- ICS 461 Voice and Data Communications
- POL 331 Law and the Legal Process
Electives
Group I Criminal Justice
Take one of the following:
- CJS 310 Introduction to the Security Management
- CJS 320 Applied Criminology
- CJS 367 Introduction to Forensic Science
- CJS 387 White Collar Crime
Group II Law
Take one of the following:
- BLAW 310 Business Law: UCC and Contracts
- BLAW 320 Legal Environment of Organizations
- CFS 484 Computer Laws*
- POL 333 Constitutional Law
Group III Ethics
Take one of the following:
- CJS 375/PHIL 325 Criminal Justice Ethics
- PHIL 320 Business Ethics
- PHIL 327 Ethics in the Information Age
- ICS 381 Societal Issues in Computing
*No CFS courses can be used to meet two or more categories.
Students may complete the major prerequisites (see above) as part of an Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program in fields such as System Administration, Networking, and Computer Forensics. Alternatively, they could start the program as freshmen at Metropolitan State University and take these classes with a view to major in Computer Forensics.
No student may be enrolled in an ICS or CFS course unless he/she has completed all course prerequisites with a grade of C- or better.
