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What is the difference between the certificate in computer forensics and the graduate certificate?

For both the “certificate” and “graduate certificate” you should be very familiar with computers.

The “Graduate Certificate in Computer Forensics” requires 15 Graduate Credit Hours Students wishing to enroll in the graduate certificate must have completed a college degree, and be admitted into the computer science graduate program

Fall Semester

• CGS 5131 - Computer Forensics I: (3 credits) Seizure and Forensic Examination of Computer Systems.
• CHS 5503 - Topics in Forensic Science: (3 credits) Topics in Forensic Science will include the history of Forensic Science and current issues such as digital evidence.

Spring Semester

• CGS 5132 - Computer Forensics II: (3 credits) Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and Forensic Analysis.
• IDS 5937 - The Practice of Digital Forensics: (3 credits) This course will provide students with an understanding of the practice of digital forensics in the real world. The focus will be on understanding how to apply the forensic methodology. Elective (online)

Summer Semester

• CHS 5518 - Forensic Collection and Examination of Digital Evidence: (3 credits) This course will cover the nature of digital evidence collection and examination under the constraints of law and courtroom procedure.

Semester Varies: Attendance must be Approved in Advance by Instructor

• CAP 6133: (3 credits) Advanced Topics in Computer Security and Computer Forensics
• CHS 5596 - Forensic Expert in Courtroom: (3 credits) A study of the use of technology and scientifically trained expert witnesses at trial. Elective

The Continuing Education’s “Certificate in Computer Forensics” requires 5, three hour classes that comprise the Graduate Certificate program

The “Certificate in Computer Forensics” is offered through UCF’s Continuing Education Program and the target audience is professionals working in the computer forensics field, who want more training and credentials, such as a “Certificate in Computer Forensics”. Students who pass each of the 5 courses, will get an individual “certificate” for each class. After completing the 5 classes a “Certificate in Computer Forensics” will also be awarded.

Continuing Education students attend the same classes as the graduate certificate students, however their requirements are not the same. Continuing Education is a Pass/Fail grading system. Assignments are different than the graduate certificate students.

College Credit
Those enrolled in the graduate certificate program will receive college credit.
Those in Continuing Educations “Certificate” program receive no college credit, but can receive Continuing Education Credit for a small fee per class.

Costs
The graduate certificate program will be more expensive as costs are geared toward the number of credit hours taken. Most courses are three credit hours. Fees vary by in- or out-state status.
See UCF website for details.

The Certificate is less expensive at $600 per class. Students should enroll through Continuing Education.

Courses
Students in the certificate program will take the exact same courses as those in the graduate certificate program.

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