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Program Overview

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Computer Information Technology - Computer Forensics Specialty Option


Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bssdv/computer-information-technology
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 22DC

The Computer Information Technology degree is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed for employment in the field of computer technology. The degree provides three specialty options: Computer Forensics, Network Administration and Security, and Web Programming. All three specialty options share a common core of general education and introductory computer courses. Each specialty option has its own unique core of courses and electives.

To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.


Recommended Plan of Study

First Semester

14 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

College Success Seminar

2

course

Linux Operating System

3

course

Introduction to Computers

3

course

Operating Systems for A+ Certification

3

course

CCNAI: Introduction to Networks

3

Second Semester

15-17 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Introduction to Programming

3

course

Network Security Fundamentals

3

course

Introduction to Computer Forensics

3

course

College Algebra or

other higher level MTH elective

3-5

course

PC Hardware Fundamentals

3

Summer Semester

3 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

English Composition I

3

Third Semester

15 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Comprehensive Spreadsheets or

course

Comprehensive Database

3

course

Web Page Development

3

course *

World Humanities of 20/21 Century or

other Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

course

Ethical Hacking

3

course

Cybersecurity Analyst

3

Fourth Semester

16-18 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course *

Principles of Microeconomics or other Social Science Elective

3

course *

Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

course

Communication Skills or

course

Fundamentals of Speech or

course

Interviewing Practices

3

course

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge

3

Computer Forensics Elective * (see list below)

4-6

Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree (Specialty Option: Computer Forensics)

63-66

Computer Forensics Elective Options

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

course

Introduction to Criminology

3

course

Principles of Criminal Investigation

3

course

Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

course

Criminal Procedural Law

3

* Recommended course but check with your transfer institution. 

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising contact your Academic Success Advisor or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.

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