The Design of an Undergraduate Degree Program in Computer & Digital Forensics

Authors

Gary C. Kessler, Champlain CollegeFollow
Michael E. Schirling, Burlington Police Department

Prior Publisher

The Association of Digital Forensics, Security and Law (ADFSL)

Abstract

Champlain College formally started an undergraduate degree program in Computer & Digital Forensics in 2003. The underlying goals were that the program be multidisciplinary, bringing together the law, computer technology, and the basics of digital investigations; would be available as on online and oncampus offering; and would have a process-oriented focus. Success of this program has largely been due to working closely with practitioners, maintaining activity in events related to both industry and academia, and flexibility to respond to ever-changing needs. This paper provides an overview of how this program was conceived, developed, and implemented; its evolution over time; and current and planned initiatives.

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Recommended Citation

Kessler, Gary C. and Schirling, Michael E. (2006) "The Design of an Undergraduate Degree Program in Computer & Digital Forensics," Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law: Vol. 1 , Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15394/jdfsl.2006.1009
Available at: https://commons.erau.edu/jdfsl/vol1/iss3/3