How to Get Started
To get started in the Digital Forensics program, complete the admissions process at Richland College. When you meet with an academic advisor, mention your interest in the Digital Forensics program so he or she can help you determine which courses you should take.
If you are planning to earn an associate degree or certificate, please note that you must complete 25 percent of your degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.
Tuition
Dallas County residents pay $123 per three-hour class — that’s $41 per credit hour, or less than $500 for a full semester load of 12 credit hours. Compare that to what you’d pay elsewhere! See DCCCD tuition rates for tuition according to your place of residency.
Courses Offered (Curriculum)
See detailed information about the courses we offer for the Digital Forensics Associate in Applied Sciences degree in either the DCCCD catalog or our summarized course list.
Related Programs at DCCCD
Interested in computers and computer-related fields? Have a look at some related programs at DCCCD.
More on Digital Forensics
Find out what exactly computer/digital forensics is and more on the Web site of Global Digital Forensics, an international company providing computer forensics analysis, electronic discovery and computer expert testimony.
Developing Skills for Success
Focused, hands-on training in software and other professional tools in this program includes:
- A state-of-the-art lab environment
- Individualized hands-on labs
- The latest forensics technology and software training
- Forensic toolkit (FTK)
- EnCase
- Paraben device seizure
- Forensic talon kit
- CellDeck
- The Sleuth Kit and Autopsy
- Other open source and commercial tools
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Faculty Profiles
Our Digital Forensics faculty are not only academically qualified but also have real-world experience that makes them able to relate to the challenges you’ll face in your career. Our instructors work closely with you one-on-one, encouraging you and helping you to succeed in school and on the job. See profiles of our Digital Forensics faculty.
Transferring From DCCCD
Digital Forensics courses are designed for direct entry into the workforce. However, Richland’s Digital Forensics program is funded by the Cyber Security Education Consortium, providing interested Richland students with special transfer and scholarship opportunities to continue their digital forensics education at the University of Tulsa. (Transfer opportunities at other four-year colleges and universities may be available as well.)
See the Transfer Opportunities and Program Funding page for more details on University of Tulsa opportunities. Visit the Transfer Services Web site for general information on the transfer process.
Links for More Information
Note: Links to the following Internet sites are provided for your convenience and information, and do not constitute official endorsement by DCCCD.
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), a nonprofit professional society dedicated to the application of science and law
- Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section of the U.S. Department of Justice, with information on reporting cybercrime and articles related to computer forensics
- International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), an international, volunteer, nonprofit corporation composed of law enforcement professionals dedicated to education in the field of forensic computer science
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, with information on government security controls, policies, checklists, conferences and resources concerning trade, security and employment
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Contact Us
If you have questions about the Digital Forensics program that aren’t answered on our Web site, please feel free to contact us.