Digital Forensic Investigation, A.S.

Department Chairperson - Kristi J. Smith

The Business and Information Technology Department offers an Associate of Science Degree in Digital Forensic Investigation that emphasizes the skills required to function as an entry level digital forensic evidence technician, specializing in document and media exploitation, and operating system analysis. Should the student elect to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, s/he will have completed the digital forensics portion of the Concentration in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.

The following content labels and related descriptions delineate the areas of development expected as a result of completing the program:

1. Knowledge Base in Information Technology - Students will demonstrate breadth and depth of fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how technical principles apply to information technology problems.
2. Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking - Students will demonstrate skills in interpreting behavior and as well as utilizing the scientific method to draw conclusions about technological phenomena, and solve problems.
3. Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World - Students will demonstrate familiarity with the formal regulations that govern professional ethics in information technology, and explain values that will contribute to positive outcomes in personal and professional settings, and in building a society responsive to multicultural and global concerns.
4. Communication - Students will demonstrate the ability to form a cogent scientific argument, present information in a professional manner, engage in discussion of technological concepts, and express their own ideas with clarity, as well as produce original programming source code and / or other technical projects.
5. Professional Development - Students will demonstrate the application of information technology-specific content and skills, project-management skills, teamwork skills, and career preparation to succeed in post degree employment, or continuing undergraduate education.