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Degree Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Information and Cybersecurity Operations offers a focused track in Digital Forensics Technology. This degree equips students with the skills and knowledge to investigate cybercrime and protect digital information. This program is ideal if you enjoy working with computer networks, solving problems, and handling sensitive data.

With the widespread transmission of sensitive, personal, and classified information, the Digital Forensics Technology track is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, secure, test, and maintain computer networks to eliminate digital threats and protect critical infrastructure.

This year-round accelerated 2.5-year bachelor’s degree program prepares you for immediate impact in the field.

Knowledge and Skills

Graduates should grow in the following areas:

Digital Forensics Techniques:
Collect, analyze, and preserve electronic evidence to aid in legal investigation.
Cybersecurity Expertise:
Deep knowledge of computer science, networking, and security to counter digital threats.
Network Design and Security:
Design, secure, and maintain computer networks.

University Benefits

100% Online

Learn with online simulations, collaboration and flexible schedules.

Graduate Faster

Our year-round, accelerated, programs let you earn your degree in just 2.5 years.

Simplified Scheduling

Your degree path is pre-scheduled, so you can focus on learning, not course registration.

Digital Forensics Technology Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science with a track in Digital Forensics

Featured Courses & Overview

Digital Forensic Analysis CJ310

Students will learn the fundamentals of handling evidence, creating forensic images and analyzing electronic evidence using forensic software packages.

Mobile Device Forensics CJ315

This course will provide students with skills related to the examination of mobile devices and the impact of mobile technology on the greater law enforcement community and prosecution of crimes.

Program Requirements

To receive the Bachelor of Science in Information and Cybersecurity Operations, students must earn a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 8 semesters, which is equivalent to 30 months or 120 weeks of instruction. Students will select one of the tracks available under this program. The program requirements are as follows:

Core Curriculum Courses
65 semester credit hours

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
CST120	Computer Configuration I	3
CST160	Introduction to Networking	3
CST200	Linux Administration	3
CST210	Introduction to AI	3
CST440	AI/Machine Learning	3
CYB120	Introduction to Python Programming	3
CYB120L	Introduction to Python Programming LAB	1
CYB200	Network Protocols and Services	3
CYB200L	Network Protocols and Services Lab	1
CYB220	Introduction to Routing and Switching	3
CYB220L	Introduction to Routing and Switching LAB	1
CYB240	Windows Client and Server	3
CYB240L	Windows Client and Server LAB	1
CYB250	Principles of Cybersecurity with AI	3
CYB260	Introduction to Cloud Solutions	3
CYB260L	Introduction to Cloud Solutions LAB	1
CYB280	Microsoft 365 Administration	3
CYB300	Advanced Cybersecurity with AI	3
CYB300L	Advanced Cybersecurity with AI Lab	1
CYB310	Introduction to Data Handling with AI	3
CYB340	Advanced LInux Administration	3
CYB340L	Advanced Linux Administration LAB	1
CYB350	Introduction to DevOps and Project Management	3
CYB360	Advanced Windows Server	3
CYB360L	Advanced Windows Server LAB	1
CYB380	Network Scripting	3

AND

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
CYB490	Information and Cybersecurity Externship	3
CYB495	Information and Cybersecurity Capstone	3

OR

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
CYB491	Information and Security Externship	1
CYB492	Information and Cybersecurity Externship	1
CYB493	Information and Cybersecurity Externship	1

Arts and Sciences Courses*
31 semester credit hours

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
CAP480	Arts and Sciences Capstone	3
COM115	Principles of Communication	3
ENG110	College Composition	3
ENG120	Advanced Composition	3
HUM205	Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience	3
MTH131	College Algebra	3
MTH140	Statistics	3
PSY105	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSY225	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	3

AND

Choose one lecture and corresponding lab:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIO122	Environmental Biology	3
BIO122L	Environmental Biology Lab	1
PHY120	Physics	3
PHY120L	Physics Lab	1

Self-Integration Courses
10 semester credit hours

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
CST100	Introduction to Computing	3
CST140	Introduction to Operating Systems	3
COR191	Career Orientation	1
FOR110	Essentials for Success	3

Apprenticeship Option Courses

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Current domestic students in the Associate or Bachelor in Computer and Information Science program are eligible to apply for the Apprenticeship Option. To be considered, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a 90% or higher attendance rate, and be a full-time student. Students must apply before the end of their first semester.
Students must maintain full-time student status while participating in apprenticeship courses. If selected, students must remain an active student at ECPI University during the apprenticeship and will be assigned a mentor that they will work with throughout the apprenticeship. The program consists of up to six semesters of apprenticeship courses.
Apprenticeships are work experiences that may include consultancy-type projects and/or applied research that solves problems and are designed to apply the material learned in class.
Students enter the Apprenticeship Option on a probationary status and will be evaluated after the completion of 500 hours to determine if the apprentice will continue in the program. After the probationary period, students will be evaluated every 500 hours.

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
APP491	Cybersecurity Apprenticeship I	0
APP492	Cybersecurity Apprenticeship II	0
APP493	Cybersecurity Apprenticeship III	0
APP494	Cybersecurity Apprenticeship IV	0
APP495	Cybersecurity Apprenticeship V	0
APP496	Cybersecurity Apprenticeship VI	0

Cloud Computing Track Courses
14 semester credit hours

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
CYB400	Ethical Hacking with AI	3
CYB400L	Ethical Hacking with AI Lab	1
CYB420	Applied Cloud Computing and AI	3
CYB420L	Applied Cloud Computing and AI Lab	1
CYB450	AWS Academy Cloud Foundations and AI Tools	3
CYB460	Kubernetes in Cloud Security with AI	3

Cybersecurity Track Courses
14 semester credit hours

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
CYB400	Ethical Hacking with AI	3
CYB400L	Ethical Hacking with AI Lab	1
CYB410	Ethical Hacking with AI II	3
CYB410L	Ethical Hacking II with AI Lab	1
CYB430	Advanced Defense and Countermeasures with AI	3
CYB450	AWS Academy Cloud Foundations and AI Tools	3

Digital Forensics Technology Track Courses
15 semester credit hours

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
CJ106	Criminal Law	3
CJ125	Criminal Procedure	3
CJ200	Investigations	3
CJ310	Digital Forensic Analysis	3
CJ315	Mobile Device Forensics	3

IT Project Management Track Courses
14 semester credit hours

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
ACC312	Accounting for Business Decisions	3
BUS121	Introduction to Business	3
BUS328	Business Process Improvement	3
BUS328L	Business Process Improvement LAB	1
PMT472	Applied Project Management	3
PMT472L	Applied Project Management Lab	1

General Track Courses
14 semester credit hours

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit Hours
ACC312	Accounting for Business Decisions	3
BUS121	Introduction to Business	3
BUS328	Business Process Improvement	3
BUS328L	Business Process Improvement LAB	1
CJ106	Criminal Law	3
CJ125	Criminal Procedure	3
CJ200	Investigations	3
CJ310	Digital Forensic Analysis	3
CJ315	Mobile Device Forensics	3
CYB400	Ethical Hacking with AI	3
CYB400L	Ethical Hacking with AI Lab	1
CYB410	Ethical Hacking with AI II	3
CYB410L	Ethical Hacking II with AI Lab	1
CYB420	Applied Cloud Computing and AI	3
CYB420L	Applied Cloud Computing and AI Lab	1
CYB430	Advanced Defense and Countermeasures with AI	3
CYB450	AWS Academy Cloud Foundations and AI Tools	3
CYB460	Kubernetes in Cloud Security with AI	3
CYB491	Information and Security Externship	1
CYB492	Information and Cybersecurity Externship	1
CYB493	Information and Cybersecurity Externship	1
PMT472	Applied Project Management	3
PMT472L	Applied Project Management Lab	1

Certifications

ECPI University understands the power of certifications in today's dynamic technology field, and we believe enhancing your marketability is crucial.

To support your journey, ECPI offers discounted vouchers that significantly reduce the cost of certification exams from Microsoft, Cisco, EC-Council, and Oracle, not to mention industry favorites like A+, Network+, Linux+, and Security+.

Institutional Accreditation

ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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