About the Degree:
Computer Forensics fulfills the requirements for a double major in Computer Information Science and Criminal Justice Administration. Cyber attacks, hacking, and other computer-based criminal activities cost businesses and government organizations billions of dollars each year. Computer Forensics involves techniques for securing computer networks as a precaution against criminal threat. The Computer Forensics degree option at Missouri Southern State University results in a double major in Computer Information Science (CIS) and Criminal Justice Administration.
What You’ll Learn:
- The student must be able to create object-oriented programs of moderate complexity in a currently prominent application programming language.
- The student must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: system concepts, operating systems, and networking.
- The student must be able to design and implement a normalized multi-table database that models a given organization’s information requirements.
- As a team leader, the student must be able to set team goals, allocate work, and evaluate the team performance. As a team member, the student must be able to execute tasks and produce deliverables.
- The student must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment in the IT field.
- The student must be able to express him/herself with clarity, conciseness, and effectiveness.
This Degree is Great for You if:
- You want to work as a computer forensics investigator for a city, state or federal law enforcement agency or prosecutor's office.
- You're interested investigating evidence left on a user's local machine or ISP server to convict or exonerate accused criminals.
- You want to work for a major corporation or want to teach Computer Forensics.
Options/Courses of Study:
Current Catalog
