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Computer Forensics
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Computer Forensics A.A.S. is a unique degree program that combines knowledge and skills of a number of areas including information technology, information security, computer forensics, criminal justice, law, investigation and ethics. Computer forensics professionals are primarily employed by governmental and legal agencies that specialize in cybercrime investigations. Instructors with business and industry experience lead classes and cover the various program areas. In addition, you will have the chance to work in groups with other class members to learn valuable teamwork and communication skills that reflect the real-world soft-skill requirements.
Upon completion of the program, you will have gained strong technical problem- solving, interpersonal and communication skills that will be useful as you enter the workforce.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ITEC 1005
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Preparing for IT
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1.00
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ITEC 1100
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Information Technology Concepts
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2.00
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ITEC 1110
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Information Technology Skills
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2.00
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ITEC 1150
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Programming Logic and Design
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3.00
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ITEC 1250
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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
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3.00
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ITEC 1425
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Data Communications
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4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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CMST Course
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Choose any CMST course that meets MnTC Goal Area 1
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3.00
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ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3.00
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PSCI 1101
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American Government
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3.00
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PSCI 2000
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Constitutional Law
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3.00
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ITEC 1310
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Microcomputer System Maintenance
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4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3.00
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INFS 1000
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Information Literacy and Research Skills
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2.00
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ITEC 2710
Or
ITEC 1475
Or
ITEC 2880
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Microsoft Network Administration
Or
Linux System Administration
Or
Cisco Network Administration
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4.00
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ITEC 2865
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Internet/Intranet Security: Implementation and Management
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4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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13.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ITEC 2855
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Computer Forensics
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4.00
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ITEC 2950
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Information Technology Career Preparation
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2.00
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SOCI 2155
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 7, 8, 9, or 10
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16.00
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General Education (27 Credits):
To complete the Computer Forensics A.A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 27 credits of General Education coursework. The required courses are ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110, ENGL 1111, CMST 1000, PSCI 1101, PSCI 2000, SOCI 2155, and a minimum of three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10.
It is strongly recommended that students seeking transfer into Metropolitan State University’s B.A.S. in Computer Forensics complete MATH 1110 and MATH 1150.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.