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Computer Forensics and Security - Minor

The Computer Forensics and Security minor is designed to complement a wide range of majors. Curriculum focuses on vulnerabilities, forensics and network security. Electives provide flexibility to tailor the minor to each student's interests and career goals. For example, a student might choose a more in-depth course in hardware, mobile applications, command line tools, networking or firewalls.

This College of Applied and Technical Studies program is available completely online through any Kent State Regional Campus.

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Computer Forensics and Security Minor

The Computer Forensics and Security minor builds hands‑on skills in digital investigation, cybersecurity, and evidence analysis, offering flexible coursework that strengthens any major and prepares you for high‑demand roles protecting data and systems.

Program Information for Computer Forensics and Security - Minor

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
IT 11005INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11009COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 21002NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 21200ETHICAL HACKING 3
IT 36320COMPUTER FORENSICS 3
IT 36321DIGITAL AND NETWORK FORENSICS 3
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Admissions for Computer Forensics and Security - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

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