Cyber Forensics, Certificate

Certificate in Cyber Forensics (225001C)

The Cyber Forensics Certificate provides an educational foundation in both the legal and technical aspects of computer crime investigation. Students explore the criminology of high technology crime, criminal law as it applies to digital evidence, the investigative process, and professional communication. Students will gain hands-on experience with contemporary forensic tools and receive technical instruction in computer hardware, networks, and operating systems. Individuals working in the legal and investigative fields that seek to enhance their technical skills and beginners with a general interest in the subject area are welcome.

This certificate may be earned independent of earning a degree.

Program Contact
Stanley Smith
Polsky 318
330-972-6950 
shsmith@uakron.edu

The following information has official approval of The School of Disaster Sciences and Emergency Services and The College of Health and Human Sciences but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this certificate is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Certificate in Cyber Forensics” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the certificate to be noted on the student’s record.

Summary

Required Courses