Computer Forensics

Are you interested in computers? Do you like the idea of investigating crimes and uncovering evidence?

The Career Field

Computer forensics experts are specially trained professionals who work with law enforcement agencies and private companies, to retrieve information from computers and other devices.

Professionals in this field are in high demand. . The job outlook is excellent, projected to grow 35 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth in cloud computing, cyber security, and mobile networks will increase demand for these workers.

The Program

From auction fraud to social engineering, from email scams to phishing — in Computer Forensics at the Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler, you'll learn techniques to search for, preserve, and analyze information on computer systems to find potential evidence for a trial.

Courses will involve in-depth coverage of:

• Computer crime laws
• Collection and management of evidence
• Analyzing computers that might contain crime-related information
• Preparing computer evidence for courtroom testimony