B.S. in Forensic Science: Digital Forensics Concentration
Academic Advisor: David Fisher
B.S. in Forensic Science (120 credits)
Forensic Science is the application of STEM to legal matters. The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science requires foundational coursework in mathematics and the natural sciences. In addition, students complete the program’s forensic science core, which is designed to equip students with a background in forensic science core concepts, evidence collection, technical analysis, data interpretation, and professional regulatory practices. Students complete upper-level courses in one of the program’s four concentrations: forensic biology, forensic chemistry, crime scene investigation (CSI), or digital forensics. (*Students should be aware that background checks similar to those required for law enforcement officers are likely to be a condition of employment in this field.)
B.S. in Forensic Science – Digital Forensics Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Credits | |
| CHEM 125 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 125A | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| FYS SEM | First-Year Student Seminar | 0 |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 111 | Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 111A | Physics I Lab | 1 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CHEM 126 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 126A | Gen Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 121 | Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 121A | Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| CS 100 | Roadmap to Computing | 3 |
| FRSC 201 | Intro to Forensic Science | 3 |
| IT 101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| IT 120 | Introduction to Network Technology | 3 |
| MATH 333 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CS 113 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 3 |
| FRSC 307 | Crime Scene Investigation & Lab | 4 |
| IT 220 | Wireless Networks | 3 |
| History and Humanities GER 200 level | 3 | |
| 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective I | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| FRSC 359 | Physical Methods of Forensic Analysis & Lab | 4 |
| IT 202 | Internet Applications | 3 |
| IT 230 | Computer and Network Security | 3 |
| History and Humanities GER 300+ level | 3 | |
| 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective II | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| FRSC 480 | Forensic Microscopy & Lab | 4 |
| HIST 320 | Law and Evidence | 3 |
| IS 331 | Database Design Management and Applications | 3 |
| FRSC 365 | Mobile Device Forensics | 3 |
| Term Credits | 13 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER | 3 | |
| IT 330 | Computer Forensic | 3 |
| IT 340 | Introduction to System Administration | 3 |
| Free Elective I | 3 | |
| Free Elective II | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| IT 332 | Digital Crime | 3 |
| IT 400 | Information Technology and the Law | 3 |
| IT 430 | Ethical Hacking for System Administrators | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Co-op Work Experience | ||
| Research & Indep Study I | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Free Elective III | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
