Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Graduate Certificate

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Get certified in Digital Forensics & Incident Response

A Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics & Incident Response is earned after completing 12 hours of focused study. This degree credential will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills for the digital forensics and incident response field. This quickly growing and evolving field requires people with a technical understanding of digital devices and network forensics.

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Certificate Details

Department: School of Forensic Sciences

College: Graduate College

Available At: OSU Online

Certificate Type

Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Contact

Hannah Childers Academic CoordinatorForensic Sciences1111 W. 17th St., Tulsa, OK 74107918-561-8424 hannah.renee.childers@okstate.edu

Overview

This certificate can be completed fully online, and the 12 credit hours can carry over and apply to our MS in Forensic Sciences degree, if students choose to continue into that program. Upon program completion students will be able to demonstrate competency in the seizure, preservation, acquisition, and analysis of digital trace artifacts for investigative purposes. This certificate will provide a formal education for individuals interested in entering the workforce in a variety of occupations such as Digital Forensics Analyst, Digital Forensics Examiner, DFIR Analyst, and eDiscovery Analyst.

Coursework

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Investigative Sciences Courses (12 credit hours):

Required:

FRNS 5683 Digital and Multimedia Evidence for Investigators
FRNS 6683 Computer Forensics, Extractions and Analysis
FRNS 6663 Network Forensics
FRNS 6673 Mobile Device Forensics

Admissions Requirements and Deadlines

Completed online application for Fall or Spring (the department reviews applications on an ongoing basis as they are received).
Completed bachelor’s degree official transcript.
3.0 GPA or higher
Resume or CV
Statement of purpose describing your personal career goals and background, and a brief description of experience or qualifications in support of the application.
Skills, equipment, and access for online course participation includes the capacity for independent learning, proficiency in Windows, Internet, e-mail and basic applications; multimedia computer and high-speed Internet access are necessary.
Applicants graduating from schools outside the U.S. are required to submit transcripts that have been evaluated to U.S. standards.
International applicants: coursework in the School of Forensic Sciences is online. That said, you will be able to remain in your home country.
$50.00 application fee (domestic).

Cost and Assistance

Oklahoma State University offers an affordable single rate for graduate students in online degree and certificate programs.

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