Champlain Computer Forensics & Digital Investigations Degree Program

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  1. soupbone

    soupbone Active Member

  2. soupbone

    soupbone Active Member

    I was searching the forum and I noticed that Sentinel had posted this information in another thread as well so let's take this thread in another direction. Let's use this thread to list the DL programs that offer majors specifically in Digital and Computer forensics. So far this is the only one I'm aware of but there must be others out there. Champlain looks great but for me the tuition would leave me flat out broke.

    Oh and here is a very good read on how Champlain started their program. Looks great...again I wish it was cheaper.

    http://www.garykessler.net/library/C&DF_curriculum.pdf
     
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  3. soupbone

    soupbone Active Member

    Ok guys I found a great link to several programs with either full majors or concentrations in digital forensics.

    http://www.aiuonline.edu/online-college-degrees/online-computer-forensics-degree/ ----AIU Online

    http://carey.jhu.edu/undergraduate-programs/bsis/digital-forensics-concentration/ ----John Hopkins

    http://www.devry.edu/programs/computer_information_systems/about.jsp ----DeVry

    http://www.fountainheadcollege.edu/programsnetsecurity.shtml ----Fountainhead? I haven't heard of them nor do I know anything about their accreditation.

    http://www.mssu.edu/technology/CIS/bscis-cf.htm ----Missouri Southern State University

    http://www.utica.edu/academic/ssm/cybersecurity/program.cfm ----Utica College

    http://online.southuniversity.edu/academics/undergraduate/criminal_justice.asp ----South University

    I cannot verify which ones are RA, NA, etc. but at least this shows that they do exist. Also I'm not sure which ones have fully online programs or if they have any that require partial on campus course, etc. Goos start to this list though. :D
     
  4. sentinel

    sentinel New Member

    Below I have added the information shown in BOLD.

    http://www.aiuonline.edu/online-college-degrees/online-computer-forensics-degree/ ----AIU Online

    The Bachelor of Information Technology degree is an online degree completion programme and requires either the completion of an associate-level degree or the equivalent in credit hours. (RA)

    http://carey.jhu.edu/undergraduate-programs/bsis/digital-forensics-concentration/ ----John Hopkins

    The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems is an on-campus degree completion programme and requires either the completion of an associate-level degree or the equivalent in credit hours. (RA)

    http://www.devry.edu/programs/computer_information_systems/about.jsp ----DeVry

    The Bachelor of Computer Information Systems is an online degree programme. (RA)

    http://www.fountainheadcollege.edu/programsnetsecurity.shtml ----Fountainhead? I haven't heard of them nor do I know anything about their accreditation.

    The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is a blended on-campus and online programme. (NA)

    http://www.mssu.edu/technology/CIS/bscis-cf.htm ----Missouri Southern State University

    The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administraion degree is an online programe. (RA)

    http://www.utica.edu/academic/ssm/cybersecurity/program.cfm ----Utica College

    The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity in Information Assurance degree or the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity in Cybercrime Investigations and Forensics are online programmes. (RA)

    http://online.southuniversity.edu/academics/undergraduate/criminal_justice.asp ----South University

    The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Crime degree is an online programme. (RA)

    My assessment based upon your own admission of lack of research skills proficiency is a career in digital forensics is not suitable for yourself. :D
     
  5. soupbone

    soupbone Active Member

    I guess I need to inform my employer that I need a career change then. :D
    In my defense I am on duty at work so I had very limited time to research and post my full findings but I had every intention on completing the post this afternoon. My spelling error however is unforgiveable. :D
     
  6. soupbone

    soupbone Active Member

    Well I did a little reading on a few of the programs and it seems as though most are pretty expensive. Sentinel, are you aware of any forensics programs that compare to some of the cheaper online schools like Fort Hays? There must be a few out there or is it because this is such a specialized field?
     
  7. sentinel

    sentinel New Member

    Unfortunately, I have not found any inexpensive computer/digital forensics degrees available unless you are willing to attend on-campus in the UK. The specialized field is part of the reason these courses are very expensive; not that schools are above old-fashioned greed.

    I am just happy to have successfully finished the C&D Forensics certificate (Champlain College) though whether the deities will allow me to put it into practical use remains uncertain. The employment listings I usually read are hiring for senior digital forensic managers or analysts with no mention of entry-level positions. Maybe I will have to turn to writing articles on the subject instead.

    Alternatively, a graduate certificate in computer forensics is available online from the University of Central Florida for a more reasonable fee of USD1000.00 per course.
     
  8. soupbone

    soupbone Active Member


    I wonder if it would simply be smarter to just find a cheaper CS or Information Systems degree then go more specialized in a masters program or certificate. I need to change my signature since a lot has changed recently with me. I'm working on my EnCe right now and I'm going for my FTK cert after the EnCe is done. In the meantime I need to find somewhere that will take all my law enforcement courses, FEMA credits, etc. and apply them toward a degree. I would prefer it to be RA as well. One day I will actually complete some degree but the way my life seems to spin around I never know day to day which degree path is right. :D The EnCe and FTK cert is a given though. I will not budge on that. :D
     
  9. sentinel

    sentinel New Member

    That is certainly one route to achieving your goal. Whether studying digital forensics at the undergraduate level or graduate level is preferable remains a subjective qualification. There is no right or wrong answer.

    American Public University and American Military University might very well fit your requirements. Tuition (USD750.00 per 3-credit hour course) includes the textbook(s) with many courses now offering e-books as an alternative to printed texts.

    Thomas Edison State College does grant credit for selected certifications though I think there is an upper limit. Charter Oak State College offers a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Individualized Studies which might meet your needs; though they have a requirement for upper-level (300 and 400 series) credit hours unlike Thomas Edison State College. Depending on the distribution (100, 200, 300, 400 series) of earned credit hours Athabasca University offers a Bachelor of General Studies with zero academic residency; 15 course must be 300 or 400 level.
     

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