Computer Forensics/Network Security

Winter 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$150
Supplies and Equipment$30

Program Description

The Computer Forensics/Network Security program is designed to provide students with capabilities in several areas of computing: This certificate is intended to provide students with the essential skills, knowledge and experience necessary to deal with computer forensics and computer/network security.
NOTE: This certificate is not for beginners; please contact the department for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation from the Information Technology / Computer Forensics/Network Security program, graduates will be prepared to:

  1. Plan, coordinate and implement network, computer/systems technical procedures to retrieve data.
  2. Answer user inquiries regarding software and hardware operation to retrieve digital information.
  3. Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods and laboratory techniques.
  4. Demonstrate professional conduct including responsibility, effective communication and ethical standards.

Career Opportunities

This certificate will provide you with the knowledge to work in the IT field as a computer technician and/or computer analyst/specialist. Private sector firms and public companies need computer forensics experts in support of criminal investigation or computer/network maintenance and retrieval of information.

Certificate - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

First Quarter

IS   132Computer Ethics and Law 5
IS   162Data Communications and Networks 3
IS   210Internet Programming I 3
IS   260Database Theory 5
16

Second Quarter

IS   234Computer Forensics I 5
IS   244Network Security I 5
IS   262Network Management 5
15

Third Quarter

CS   121UNIX/Linux 3
IS   236Computer Forensics II 5
IS   245Network Security II 5
13
44 credits are required for the Certificate

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.