Cyber Forensics, BS

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Forensics (244304BS) 

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

Program Description

The Cyber Forensics Bachelor’s Degree housed in the School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services allows students to attain knowledge of digital forensics, computer network forensics, and develop applied skills to qualify for such positions as law enforcement professionals, digital forensics analyst, and cyber forensics analyst. Students will combine classroom experiences with virtual resources from the Musson ICS Testbed and The University of Akron Regional Programming Center Cyber Range.

Requirements for Admission

To be admitted into the College of Health and Human Sciences, a student must have a GPA of 2.0. A student can complete the transfer process through an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the college of which they reside. 

Department Policy 

• Students must attain a C or better in each course in their major area.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 GPA and a minimum of 15 earned credit hours for Inter- and Intra- College Transfer into all Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs.
• Prior to enrolling in classes for the B.S. degree you must contact an advisor in Polsky 301.

Career Information

Graduates of the program are expected to qualify for such positions as law enforcement professionals, computer forensic specialists, data security analysts, systems security administrators, and network security administrators in government, business, information technology, and other industries.

For additional information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) or visit the Career Center in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union (http://www.uakron.edu/career).

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 supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below 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 transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. The College of Health and Human Sciences recommends that students take the General Education courses listed in this recommended sequence. Transfer students should consult their Advisor to identify courses that are equivalent.  

Requirements

Summary

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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements. 

General Education Courses

Cyber Forensics Major Core

Electives

Recommended Sequence