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Homeland Security: Digital Security and Forensics Certificate HSCJ

Career Path: Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology

Required Courses		Credit Hours
REQUIRED COURSES		CREDIT HOURS
HSCJ 202	Principles of Information Security	3
HSCJ 210	Digital Forensics and Incident Response	3
HSCJ 315	Advanced Digital Forensics and Response	3
HSCJ 317	Fraud Examination	3
	Minimum number of credits required	12

Why Choose the Homeland Security: Digital Security and Forensics Certificate?

Responding to industry trends, the Homeland Security: Digital Security and Forensics Certificate is a cooperative venture of the College of Business and the College of Education Criminal Justice Program. This certificate was created to increase the options available for Ferris State University students seeking to supplement their education in the field of homeland security. By supplementing, their education with the Homeland Security: Digital Security and Forensics Certificate, it is believed that Ferris State University students majoring in all areas will increase their employment opportunities. The certificate consists of four security sources (one in information security, two in digital forensics, and one in fraud examination). The courses are designed specifically to make the student a more thorough investigator in cyber crime scenes.

Admission Requirements

The Homeland Security: Digital Security and Forensics Certificate is open to any student admitted to Ferris State University or the University for Extended Learning.

Graduation Requirements

You will receive the Homeland Security: Digital Security and Forensics Certificate after completion of the required twelve credits with a minimum 2.0 grade point.

More Information

Ferris State University
College of Business
119 South Street, BUS 212
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2284
Phone: 231-591-2434
Email: AFIS@ferris.edu