BA, Computer Information Science with Digital Forensics Concentration
The Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Digital Forensics is a variation of the Bachelor of Arts degree with courses designed to train students in digital forensics investigation. Washburn's partnership with the Kansas Bureau of Investigations Forensic Science Center provides the students the opportunity to understand criminal investigations and how crucial computer science is in solving today's crimes.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Information Science Core | ||
| CM 111 | Introduction to Structured Programming | 4 |
| CM 203 | Digital Forensics I | 3 |
| CM 231 | Computer Organization/Assembler Language | 3 |
| CM 245 | Contemporary Programming Methods | 3 |
| CM 261 | Networked Systems | 3 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Computer Information Science Required | ||
| CM 303 | Digital Forensics II | 3 |
| CM 307 | Data Structures & Algorithmic Analysis | 3 |
| CM 322 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CM 331 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| or CM 332 | Data Mining | |
| CM 361 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CM 465 | Computer Information Science Capstone Project | 3 |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Computer Information Science Electives | ||
| Upper Division CM electives | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Correlated Courses | ||
| AN 118 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| PY 100 | Basic Concepts in Psychology | 3 |
| EN 208 | Professional Writing | 3 |
| PH 220 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| CN 150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CN 340 | Interviewing | 3 |
| or CN 341 | Persuasive Speaking | |
| MA 140 | Statistics | 3 |
| MA 141 | Applied Calculus I | 3-5 |
| or MA 151 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | |
| MA 206 | Discrete Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
| Subtotal | 27-29 | |
| Total Hours | 67-69 | |
Students must also meet the Bachelor of Arts University Requirements. Transfer students must complete at least nine upper division hours in Computer Information Sciences from Washburn University.