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Computer Forensics and Security - Minor

The Computer Forensics and Security minor is designed to complement a wide range of majors. Curriculum focuses on vulnerabilities, forensics and network security. Electives provide flexibility to tailor the minor to each student's interests and career goals. For example, a student might choose a more in-depth course in hardware, mobile applications, command line tools, networking or firewalls.

This College of Applied and Technical Studies program is available completely online through any �� Regional Campus.

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Computer Forensics and Security Minor

The Computer Forensics and Security minor builds hands‑on skills in digital investigation, cybersecurity, and evidence analysis, offering flexible coursework that strengthens any major and prepares you for high‑demand roles protecting data and systems.

Program Information for Computer Forensics and Security - Minor

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Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Minor Requirements
IT 11005	INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY	3
IT 11009	COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION	3
IT 21002	NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION	3
IT 21200	ETHICAL HACKING	3
IT 36320	COMPUTER FORENSICS	3
IT 36321	DIGITAL AND NETWORK FORENSICS	3
IT 36330	NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS	3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		21

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary - Minors
Minimum Minor GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
2.000	2.000

Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at �� (in residence).