Department of Computer Science
Minor in Computer Forensics
The minor in Computer Forensics will to teach you how to handle digital evidence and how to present it in court. You will have hands-on experience using real state-of-the-art computer forensic tools used by law enforcement. You will be prepared for a career in law enforcement or corporate security as a digital investigator and evidence examiner.
This program is offered jointly by the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice and the Department of Computer Science.
A minor in computer forensics consists of 25 semester hours, including the following:
- CIT 140 Introduction to Computer Information Technology
- CIT 370 Operating Systems Technology
- CIT 380 Securing Computer Systems
- CIT 430 Computer Forensics
- JUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- One of:
- JUS 204 Criminal Investigation
- JUS 205 Criminal Evidence
- JUS 303 Criminal Procedure
- JUS 404 Evidence Preparation and Courtroom Testimony
A grade point average of at least 2.0 in all coursework counted toward the minor is required. Transfer students must take at least 6 semester hours toward a minor at NKU.
Contact Charles Frank for more information. Phone: (859) 572-5320 • E-Mail
