Bloomsburg University Academic Programs

Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity (B.S.)

Department of Mathematical and Digital Sciences

Effective Spring 2021

As per PRP3604: All students earning a first baccalaureate degree will take at least 30 of their last 45 credits at Bloomsburg University, no more credits are required than the 30 credits. All first baccalaureate students will take at least 50% of credits required for the Major from a PASSHE university. Bloomsburg University may require up to a maximum of 50% of the Major credits. Program exceptions to the policy are to be approved by the Office of the Chancellor.

A total of 120 credits are required for a Bachelor of Science degree.

Required Digital Forensics Courses (24 Credits):

DIGFOR.121 Digital Forensics File Systems 1
DIGFOR.122 Digital Forensics File Systems 2
DIGFOR.219 Intro. To Linux for D.F.
DIGFOR.275 Introduction to Networks
DIGFOR.311 Security Fundamentals
DIGFOR.317 Digital Forensics Software
DIGFOR.318 Small Devices
DIGFOR.417 Advanced Topics in Digital Forensics

Required Math & CS Courses (15 to 17 credits):

COMPSCI.115 Python Programming
COMPSCI.357 Database Design
MATH.111 or 125 Finite Mathematics or Calculus 1
MATH.141 or 241 Intro to Statistics or Probability and Statistics
MATH.180 or 185 Discrete Mathematical Structures or Discrete Mathematics

Digital Forensics Electives (At least 9 credits):

DIGFOR.257 Secure System Design and Administration
DIGFOR.319 UNIX/LINUX for Digital Forensics
DIGFOR.331 Electronic Delivery
DIGFOR.351 Enterprise Network Investigations
DIGFOR.371 Penetration Testing
DIGFOR.419 Independent Study in Digital Forensics
DIGFOR.431 Current Issues in Cybercrime
DIGFOR.451 Malware Forensics
DIGFOR.471 Internet of Things (IoT) Forensics
DIGFOR.498 Internship in Digital Forensics (At most 3 credit hours)