Analyze Digital Data to Help Solve Crimes
In today’s digital world, computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices can play a key role in solving crimes. A Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Digital Forensics at DeVry University combines top tech tools with law enforcement to demonstrate how electronic evidence is used to help victims of cybercrime.
Get to Know Our Digital Forensics Degree Specialization
When you pursue a Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Digital Forensics, you’ll explore how digital forensics professionals support criminal investigations. Our courses are taught by experienced faculty, who will introduce you to common computer crimes and the techniques used to help solve them. This includes the recovery of deleted, encrypted and damaged files, and the analysis and preparation of digital evidence for possible use in court. You’ll also look at what laws and principles govern the use of electronic information in criminal cases.
Our Digital Forensics Specialization can be earned as a part of the Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Administration.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Justice Administration with Digital Forensics Specialization in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The Digital Forensics Specialization covers the following:
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Law and Government
Understand laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and political processes. -
Digital Forensics
Apply basic forensic techniques used to investigate illegal and unethical activity within a PC or local area network (LAN) environment and resolve related issues. -
Complex Problem Solving
Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions. -
Information Security
Obtain critical knowledge on information systems security in organizations in areas such as: security concepts and mechanisms, mandatory and discretionary controls, basic cryptography and its application, intrusion detection and prevention, information system assurance and anonymity and privacy.
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Analytical Software and Technology
Learn to operate digital forensics tools to track leads over local and wide area networks, including international computer crime.
Your Financial Aid Options
Learn about scholarships, grants and loans that can help make your tuition more affordable.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Digital Forensics Specialization may consider careers such as:
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Police Officer
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Forensics & Electronic Discovery Manager
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Private Investigator
Learn more about Careers in Digital Forensics
Program-Specific Courses
Digital Forensics
| CCSI410 | Digital Forensics I with Lab |
| CCSI460 | Digital Forensics Il with Lab |
| JADM403 | Cybercrime |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
Core Degree Courses
Justice Administration Foundation
| CRMJ300 | Criminal Justice |
| CRMJ310 | Law Enforcement |
| CRMJ315 | Juvenile Justice |
| CRMJ320 | Theory and Practice of Corrections |
| CRMJ400 | Criminology |
| CRMJ410 | Criminal Law and Procedure |
| CRMJ425 | Ethics and Criminal Justice |
| JADM200 | Introduction to Criminal Law |
| JADM240 | Introduction to the Criminal Courts |
| JADM250 | Police Report Writing |
| JADM270 | Correctional Counseling |
| JADM300 | Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice Systems |
| JADM310 | Drugs and Society |
| JADM330 | Victimology |
| JADM340 | Criminal Evidence |
| JADM350 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice |
Senior Projects
| JADM490 | Senior Project I |
| JADM494 | Senior Project II |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Humanities1
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
One of:
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
| HUMN304 | Multi-Ethnic Humanities |
Social Sciences
| POLI330 | Political Science |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
One of:
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCS350 | Cultural Diversity in the Professions |
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI228 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Personal & Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Business
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
Computing
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
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DeVry's Justice Administration bachelor's degree program and any of its specializations are educational programs. For those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or as a police officer with any particular local, state, federal, or international agency- please be advised that additional qualifications are likely to be required. Applicants for jobs in the justice administration field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, drug and/or alcohol testing, physical and/or psychological examinations and credit checks. Unsatisfactory screening results may result in denial of an offer for a position in the criminal justice related field. Before enrolling in a Justice Administration program, potential students are highly encouraged to check with the relevant agency for a complete list of position requirements.
1Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN452 as part of this requirement.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
