Academics
Digital Forensics
Cyber Security
Digital Forensics Minor
The Digital Forensics Minor is a faculty-directed minor (see the URI Catalog "Minor Fields of Study") directed by Dr. Fay-Wolfe of URI's Computer Science Department. The Digital Forensics Minor can be done in conjunction with any major. Typically the minor is started during the summer session before a student's Sophomore or Junior year.
Typical Course Sequence
Completion of the Digital Forensics Minor typically requires the following courses; modifications can be discussed with Dr. Fay-Wolfe:
- Digital Forensics 1 (Fall; 4 credits)
- Digital Forensics 2 (Spring; 4 credits)
- File System Analysis (Fall; 4 credits)
- Digital Forensics Practicum (Spring; 4 credits)
- At least one approved course in crime or law related to psychology or sociology (3 credits)
Although not counted towards the minor, to acquire the proper background for Digital Forensics 1, students will also need to take one of the following courses:
- Computer System Fundamentals (Summer; 4 credits)
OR - Independent Study (1 ~ 4 credits; contact Dr. Fay-Wolfe)
Although not mandatory, it is strongly recommended that students completing the minor participate in an internship in the field of digital forensics.
- Internship in Digital Forensics (Fall, Spring, or Summer).
This can be taken any time after having taken Digital Forensics 1. For more information about available internships, click here.
Program Requirements
Read more about the program requirements for the digital forensics minor.
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Our programs start May 23, 2012. The deadline for applications is May 15th, 2012.
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