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Bachelor's in Computer Science — Computer Forensics Online Computer Forensics Program at WUV

Bachelor's in Computer Forensics at WUV

Credit Hours144

Total Courses24

Term Length4 Year Self-Paced

Program Overview Why earn your Bachelor's in Computer Forensics at WUV?

The Bachelor's in Computer Science — Computer Forensics at westerfirld university of virginia trains students to investigate digital crimes, recover electronic evidence, and support legal proceedings with forensic expertise. The program covers digital evidence analysis, forensic investigation methods, data recovery, computer forensics applications, and professional practice standards — built on a solid general education and core computer science foundation.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Digital evidence collection and forensic analysis
  • Forensic investigation methods and data recovery
  • Computer forensics principles and legal standards
  • Computer forensics applications and tools
  • Chain of custody and professional forensic practice
  • Foundations of computer science and networking
Computer Forensics students at WUV

Courses & Curriculum Computer Forensics courses that prepare you for your career

This 144-credit Bachelor's program includes 10 general education courses, 8 core computer science courses, and 6 specialist computer forensics courses — 24 courses total.

General Education Courses

Broad foundational knowledge across humanities, sciences, and communication.

B-057Introduction to the Humanities
AAS-085Social and Cultural Geography
B-158English Composition
B-200College Algebra
B-336World Religions
AAS-370Ethics
B-460Art Appreciation
AAS-584Pre-Calculus
B-825Human Biology
AAS-902World History

Core Computer Science Courses

Advanced computing foundations covering e-commerce, networking, programming, and IT management.

CS-026Introduction to E-Commerce
CS-159Introduction to Data Communication
CS-172Introduction to Computing
CS-366Networking Basics
CS-535Introduction to Programming
CS-580Essentials of Computer Science
CS-633Foundations of Information Technology
CS-675Computer & Internet Search

Specialist Computer Forensics Courses

Applied forensics courses covering principles, fundamentals, analysis, applications, and strategies.

CFP-2422Computer Forensics Principles
FOC-2423Fundamentals of Computer Forensics
ITC-2424Introduction to Computer Forensics
CFA-2448Computer Forensics Analysis
CFA-2449Computer Forensics Applications
CFS-2450Computer Forensics Strategies

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Career Outlook What can you do with a Bachelor's in Computer Forensics?

A Bachelor's in Computer Science — Computer Forensics from WUV prepares you for investigative and security roles across law enforcement, corporate security, and legal sectors:

  • Digital Forensics Analyst — Investigate digital crimes and recover electronic evidence for legal proceedings.
  • Cybercrime Investigator — Work with law enforcement to track and prosecute cybercriminals.
  • Law Enforcement Digital Expert — Serve as a technical expert for police or government agencies in digital investigations.
  • Incident Response Analyst — Respond to and investigate security incidents in enterprise environments.
  • Forensic IT Consultant — Advise organizations on digital investigation procedures and evidence handling.
  • Graduate Program Applicant — Advance to WUV's Master's in Computer Science programs.