Digital Forensics, M.S

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Requirements: 31 Credit Hours

The Master of Science in Digital Forensics program at University of the Cumberlands prepares candidates for the advanced practice role of recovering and investigating data lost to computer crime, fraud, abuse, or other illegal activities.

In addition to nurturing the skills necessary for digital forensics, the program offers a curriculum based upon need within the industry.

Students can earn the MS, Digital Forensics in either a fully online format or an executive format combining online and on-site study. The Executive format program requires attendance at weekend residency classes. Further, the Executive MS, Digital Forensics Program meets the needs of international graduate business students. This program provides both in-seat and online coursework. Graduate students joining the Executive MS, Digital Forensics program will be employed or conduct projects in business-related positions and participate in Applied Learning Practicum, in which students apply what they are learning in their program to the real world via work or internship experiences.

Program of Study

The Master of Science in Digital Forensics is comprised of two specializations: Cybersecurity and Criminal Justice. Master of Science in Digital Forensics with a Cybersecurity Emphasis

The Master of Science in Digital Forensics with a Cybersecurity Specialization contains the following 30 credit hours of core courses and one (1) additional credit hour for a Capstone styled course or Applied Learning Practicum:

Core Courses: 30 Credit Hours

MSDF 530 - Digital Forensics Tools and Techniques Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 531 - Windows Digital Forensics Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 532 - Windows Registry Forensics Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 534 - Wireless Security and Forensics Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 535 - Network Forensics Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 630 - Digital Forensics Evidence Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 631 - Malware Analysis and Mitigation Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 632 - INFOSEC Leadership and Communications Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 633 - Computer Crimes and Digital Forensics Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 634 - Web Browser Forensics Credit(s): 3 hours

Capstone or Applied Learning Practicum: 1 Credit Hour

MSDF 699 - Digital Forensics Project Credit(s): 1 hour*
OR
INTR 599 - Applied Learning Practicum Credit(s): 1 hour *

Notes:

The Computer and Information Sciences Department, the School of Business, and the Leadership graduate (Masters and Doctorate) executive format programs have an applied learning component (internship/practicum) that is an integral (essential) part of the established curriculum. Due to the applied learning component required for the degree program, executive format students must enroll in INTR every term of enrollment.

Master of Science in Digital Forensics with a Criminal Justice Emphasis

The Master of Science in Digital Forensics with a Criminal Justice Emphasis contains the following eighteen (18) credit hours of core courses, twelve (12) hours in two of three available Criminal Justice blocks, and one (1) additional credit hour for a Capstone styled course or Applied Learning Practicum:

Core Courses: 18 Credit Hours

MSDF 530 - Digital Forensics Tools and Techniques Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 531 - Windows Digital Forensics Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 534 - Wireless Security and Forensics Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 630 - Digital Forensics Evidence Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 633 - Computer Crimes and Digital Forensics Credit(s): 3 hours
MSDF 634 - Web Browser Forensics Credit(s): 3 hours

Capstone or Applied Learning Practicum: 1 Credit Hour

MSDF 699 - Digital Forensics Project Credit(s): 1 hour*
OR
INTR 599 - Applied Learning Practicum Credit(s): 1 hour *

Notes:

Students are required to complete twelve (12) credit hours from the following approved blocks be selecting two of the three blocks listed:

Digital Forensics, M.S

Requirements: 31 Credit Hours

Program of Study

Core Courses: 30 Credit Hours

Capstone or Applied Learning Practicum: 1 Credit Hour

Notes:

Master of Science in Digital Forensics with a Criminal Justice Emphasis

Core Courses: 18 Credit Hours

Capstone or Applied Learning Practicum: 1 Credit Hour

Notes:

Students are required to complete twelve (12) credit hours from the following approved blocks be selecting two of the three blocks listed:

Block One

Block Two

Block Three