Adult Studies

Digital Forensics Certificate

A certificate in Digital Forensics from DeSales University will give you an advantage in the job market. Learn about the many exciting fields like evidence collection, forensic analysis, network and cloud forensics, and more.

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Why Get Your Digital Forensics Certificate at DeSales University?

With a certificate from DeSales, you will increase your marketability to current and future employers. Learn how criminals use technology and how to use digital tools to investigate crimes. This certificate prepares you to compete for employment in the law enforcement field of digital forensics investigation.

Program Highlights

Flexible Options

Earn a certificate at your own pace. Follow an accelerated plan of study to earn your certificate faster or progress as conservatively as you want. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with multiple start terms per year, so you can start when you are ready. All classes are online unless otherwise noted, with numerous start dates throughout the year. A personal advisor will ensure you get exactly what you need to succeed.

Prepare for Specialized Industries

Digital forensics skills are in high demand. Earning a certificate from DeSales is a low-cost option to expand your professional skillset and increase your earning potential.

Professional Development Opportunities

Our faculty come from various professional backgrounds and are well-connected. We encourage you to build your network of professionals and colleagues. DeSales' Adult Studies program offers the support you need to explore and grow in your career with an entire community at your back.

What Will You Study?

The Digital Forensics certificate requires four courses.

Examples of courses you may take include:

Digital Investigation and Evidence Collection
Forensic Acquisition and Analysis
Network and Cloud Forensics
Special Topics in Digital Forensics

Admission Criteria

A High School Diploma or GED, and at least one of the following must apply:
You have been out of high school for 5+ years
You are a veteran or active duty service member
You have a full-time career and/or other significant non-academic responsibilities, such as being self-supporting or having financial dependents
You already have a bachelor's degree and are now pursuing a certificate or second degree

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Prerequisites

Already Attended Some College?

We will be happy to evaluate your prior college courses. DeSales accepts up to 75 credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities. All transferred credits must be applicable to some curriculum offered at DeSales University. You must complete at least 15 three-credit (or more) courses at DeSales University to earn a degree from DSU.

Please note that only credits are transferred; your grades for transfer courses are not calculated into your GPA at DSU.

Program Support

Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center helps good students improve, providing professional and peer tutoring for all traditional and nontraditional (Adult Studies) undergraduate students.

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Online Learning at DeSales

Attending classes from an off-campus location can be an excellent option for many busy students. DeSales uses Brightspace by D2L for our online learning system.

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

DeSales can help ease the stress that comes with financing your education. We can help make your college expenses affordable through a combination of scholarship resources, grants, and loan information.

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