Overview

Covering topics like cybersecurity, data recovery, and ethical hacking, this certificate provides essential skills for those pursuing careers in IT security and forensic analysis.

The Computer Forensics and Information Security undergraduate certificate at Kent State University provides an introduction to information security and incident response, forensic preparation and data recovery and analysis.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Articulate core competency in computer security-related topics.

Describe the scope of the information security field and its impact on information technology.

Identify and analyze security risks to determine potential impacts.

Work with a team to develop plans to mitigate security risks.

Identify and complete work using professional, legal and ethical behavior.

Define steps of forensic investigations and proper chain of command techniques.

List common tools used to perform forensic investigations.

Careers

Computer and information systems managers

Computer network architects

Computer network support specialists

Information security analysts

Network and computer systems administrators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Law and Society

Operating Systems and Networking Technology

Computer Assembly and Configuration

Network Setup and Configuration

Computer Forensics

Network Security and Firewalls

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

22 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

Forensic Science Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 213 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your Passport Biographical Page.

English Language Proficiency scores

Secondary School Graduation Certificate/Diploma/Attending Certificate (Certified English translation and original language).

Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language).

Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational and living expenses.

Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support is required when you are funded by a sponsor(s). For example: parent, sibling, relative, friend, government, organization or institute/school.

Financial documents are only required after acceptance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7603 USD / year

≈ 7603 USD / year
Out-of-State

7603 USD / year

≈ 7603 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7400 USD / year

≈ 7400 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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Learning Outcomes

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

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