2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 10, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Information Systems - Computer Forensics Certificate of Completion


Program Description The courses comprising this Computer Forensics Certificate of Completion cover the proper acquisition and analysis of computer-based evidence. Students will learn how to conduct forensic analysis on various types of computing devices and storage media, as well as creating proper documentation to include comprehensive analysis reports. This Certificate of Completion requires successful completion of a minimum of 15 credits as outlined.

Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic advisor. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

Program Requirements (15 credits)


OUTCOMES:

  1. Conduct forensic analysis on various types of computing devices and storage media.
  2. Properly document a digital forensics investigation/analysis and create comprehensive analytical reports.

Program Notes


The program code for this certificate is CISCFC01. For financial aid, advising, and other reasons, students should work with their advisor to ensure that this code is properly recorded on their academic record.

Please email cyberdefense@edmonds.edu with questions.

Department website: Computer Information Systems | edmonds.edu/cis

Certificate of Completion General Information


This certificate of completion (COC) is awarded upon completion of the required number of courses. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or S grades in all college level courses in order to earn this COC. Certain certificates may require a higher cumulative grade point average as dictated by industry standards. All credits for this COC must be earned at Edmonds College.

Certificates of completion (COCs) are not eligible for financial aid; however, some COCs may be eligible for veteran’s benefits. If you are interested in this COC, please talk to your faculty advisor or an academic advisor in student services.

Student achievement is assessed in the general and program specific outcomes via the courses and course objectives that align with those outcomes. More information about program outcomes and course objectives can be found on the Using Program Requirement Sheets  page.

Students Are Advised To:

  • Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year;
  • Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning; and
  • Communicate with an academic advisor and/or a faculty advisor.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

College Resources

Internal Coding


PLAN/STACK - CISCFC01
TC - 15
CIP - 111003
Last revised - 2024/02/02