Computer Forensics, Out of State Cohort Track Graduate Certificate

College: Engineering and Computer Science	Degree: CRT
Department: Computer Science
Program Websites: http://gccf.ucf.edu/

Track Description

This program track has been temporarily suspended effective Fall 2016.

The Graduate Certificate in Computer Forensics provides a unique graduate training opportunity for those who deal directly or indirectly with digital evidence.

The National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS), the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and the Department of Chemistry jointly sponsor an interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Computer Forensics. This out-of-state cohort track provides online training to professionals and paraprofessionals who deal directly or indirectly with digital evidence, including law enforcement investigators, forensic laboratory analysts, lawyers and judges, and corporate computer security specialists. Students in the out-of-state cohort program pay less than half of the regular out-of-state tuition.

Curriculum

The Computer Forensics certificate requires four graduate courses (12 credit hours) in forensics study.

Total Credit Hours Required: 15 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor’s Degree

Required Courses: 12 Credit Hours

CHS 5504 - Topics in Forensic Science 3 Credit Hours
CHS 5518 - The Forensic Collection and Examination of Digital Evidence 3 Credit Hours or
CHS 5596 - The Forensic Expert in the Courtroom 3 Credit Hours
CGS 5131 - Computer Forensics I: Seizure and Examination of Computer Systems 3 Credit Hours
CNT 6418 - Computer Forensics II 3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses: 3 Credit Hours

Choose one course from the following list:

CIS 6207 - The Practice of Digital Forensics 3 Credit Hours
CAP 6133 - Advanced Topics in Computer Security and Computer Forensics 3 Credit Hours

Cost Per Credit Hour

For the Computer Forensics Cohort Certificate, the cost per credit hour is $333.*

*Fee is subject to change.

Application Requirements

Admission is open to those with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Admission to the program is competitive on a space-available basis. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance and the applicant’s potential for completing the certificate. Students interested in the Out of State Cohort/Track, must contact the program director, Sheau-Dong Lang, PhD, prior to applying.

Contact Info

Graduate Program

Cliff Zou PhD
Associate Professor
CZou@cs.ucf.edu
Telephone: 407-823-5015
HEC 243

Graduate Admissions

Ashley Rivera Mercado
gradadmissions@ucf.edu
Telephone: 407-823-2766
Millican Hall 230
Online Application
Graduate Admissions

Mailing Address

UCF College of Graduate Studies
Millican Hall 230
PO Box 160112
Orlando, FL 32816-0112

Institution Codes
GRE: 5233
GMAT: RZT-HT-58
TOEFL: 5233
ETS PPI: 5233