Digital Forensics, BAS

Bachelor’s of Applied Science (BAS) in Digital Forensics and Analytics (DFA) is designed for alumni from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), such as IT Services and Cybersecurity, applied associate’s programs to continue their practical skills education toward an advanced degree. The DFA program is focused on digital forensics, utilizing interdisciplinary additions from business and data analytics. The forensic courses focus on evidence collection, evaluation, and related incident response, risk planning and asset management, and implementation of best cybersecurity principles and practices. Business and analytics courses prepare students for common managerial responsibilities in data collection and presentation to stakeholders in organizations, legal counsel or judicial teams, and other interests. Special focus in the DAF program is given to practical content through the use of internships and a culminating capstone experience.

Program Pre-admission Requirement

Successful completion of an associate’s degree for a minimum of 60 credits for acceptance into the program. This includes completion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Implement and practice ethically responsible standards and procedures 
• Gather and evaluate the quality of forensic evidence sufficient for criminal judicial processes 
• Analyze digital systems and data to determine business impact 
• Assess legal business and technological risk
• Manage risk through data-driven assessment, planning, and applications
• Apply digital forensics investigation principles, techniques, and tactics
• Develop, lead, and communicate valid cybersecurity practices and solution

Post-Admission Requirements

Completion Requirements

Requirements include 32 upper-technical, 9 business, and 19-20 credits of transfer or general education in addition to the existing AAS transfer credits. Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 120

• 120/121 Credits
• Not Financial Aid eligible