Computer Forensics Specialist

This series is designed for the working person who needs to develop the skills needed in the areas of criminal justice, ethics, network security and cyber crime investigations. Learners should complete this series if they are working in computer security, law enforcement, criminal justice, data recovery, computer repair or a business that has a need to set employee policy for computer use in the workplace.

These courses help to prepare the student for various certifications and certification program requirements for entry into the field of computer security and forensics. Certifications include: The International Association of Computer Investigative Specialist (IACIS), Certified Computer Examiners (CCE), Global Information Assurance (GIAC), EnCE and ACE. These courses provide a baseline for these certifications. The various organizations, both public and private, that have developed these certifications, typically have fees for membership and certification exams. The organizations may also require interviews and/or additional curricula before allowing students to sit for the certification exams.

This series can be completed within one year, however, students can begin and end the program at their own pace.

For information, contact the department chairperson, James Taggart, at (609) 839-0451 or e-mail jtaggart@atlantic.edu.

Courses	Credits
CISM125-Introduction to Computers	3
CRIM101-Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CRIM107-Introduction to Cyber Crime	3
CISM222-Issues in Computer Security	3
CISM240-Introduction to Computer Forensics	4
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED	16
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