COMPUTER FORENSICS, GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Department of Criminal Justice
The certificate in Computer Forensics is designed for people who want to have experience in computer forensics, but not at the level of a degree program. It can be an add on to a current graduate program (for example, criminal justice for those who want to be a forensic examiner for a law enforcement agency, forensic science to expand skills, or for other degrees where computer forensics could be helpful). It can also be helpful to professionals working in cybersecurity, forensics, and other fields who would like to have additional training in computer forensics. NOTE: This is not an online program. Some courses may be taken on line; but most have hands on requirements that necessitate classroom attendance.
Application Deadlines
- Fall semester: July 1 for completed application
- Spring semester: November 1 deadline for completed application
Application Information
Students are accepted into the program during the Fall or Spring of each year. Students are strongly encouraged to submit their completed application materials to the Graduate School no later than July 1 for Fall admission and November 1 for Spring admission. A completed application includes the following:
- application for admission
- payment of application fee
- transcripts from all post-secondary institutions the
student attended - three letters of recommendation
- a personal statement
All applications for admission to the Certificate Program are made through the UAB Graduate School and not to the Department. Application for admission can be made online through the UAB Graduate School website or by calling (205) 934-8227.
The Graduate School requires an official transcript from every institution attended. The mailing address to send official transcripts is:
UAB Graduate School
LHL G03
1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0013
Application Fees
Application fees are $50 for domestic students and $60 for international students.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must supply transcripts showing completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States
International Students
International students have additional requirements and are strongly urged to consult the UAB Graduate School before seeking admission to the Computer Forensics certificate program. TOEFL and TWE are required for international applicants whose native language is not English. Minimum scores:
- TOEFL: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
- PTEA: 53
Electronic transfer code for submission of TOEFL scores is 1856.
Read about the Certificate program and course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog.
Computer Forensics Certificate
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 501 | Foundations of Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CJ 502 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CJ 519 | Investigating Online Crimes | 3 |
| CJ 537 | Digital Media Forensics | 3 |
| CJ 538 | Investigation of Malicious Attacks | 3 |
| CJ 554 | Financial Crimes and Investigations | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
