Computer Forensics

Associate in Applied Science

This degree is for students who want to work in a computer forensics environment with electronic devices that may hold evidence that could be used in a court of law. Students will be qualified for careers in computer forensics in federal, state, and local agencies as well as law enforcement organizations, and in the private sector. There is a predicted rise in the need for well-qualified security professionals and this degree will support students to gain the knowledge needed to prepare for CompTIA certifications as well as an Associate in Applied Science. Courses in this degree include security awareness, operating systems, criminal behavior, managing network environments, and introduction to cybercrimes.

Students who are planning to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree should, when given a choice, enroll in the general education course that is IAI GECC-approved and articulated with participating Illinois institutions. Please refer to the Transfer Planning webpage for more information. https://www.jalc.edu/academic-advisement/transfer-planning/

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What You Can Do

Information Security Analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Students will be able to monitor their organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate when they occur, use and maintain software such as firewalls, and data encryption programs, and research the latest information technology (IT) security trends.

Jobs

Information Security Analyst

Earning Potential

Example: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Automotive Body and Glass Repairers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm

Modes of Instruction
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Program Details

CIS 2012

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100	College 101	1
CIS 208	Security Awareness	3
CIS 230	Operating Systems	3
CRJ 103	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CRJ 105	Criminal Behavior	3
MAT 120	Elementary Statistics OR MAT 119	3
		16

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

CIS 200	Network Essentials	3
CIS 171	Intro to Scripting	4
CIS 206	Managing Network Environment I	3
OFT 207	Computer Applications for Business	3
CIS 209	Introduction to Cybercrimes	3
ENG 101	English Composition I OR ENG 113 Professional Technical Writing	3
		19

FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

PHL 121	Introduction to Logic	3
ELECTIVE	IAI Social & Behavioral Science Elective	3
		6

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

CIS 216	Cloud Technology	3
CIS 219	Ethical Hacking	3
CRJ 209	Criminal Law	3
ELT 214	Fundamentals of Computing Hardware	3
CIS 229	Digital Forensics	3
		15

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

CIS 213	Penetration Testing	3
CIS 231	VPNs and Firewalls	3
CRJ 205	Investigation Techniques	3
ELT 218	Intro to Network Technologies	3
COM 115	Speech OR COM 116 Speech Interpersonal Communication	3
		15

Total Hours for Degree

The Computer Forensics Program is a minimum of 71credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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John A Logan College is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. For more information on programs with specialized accreditations please visit Programs with Specialized Accreditations – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu).

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

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