An undergraduate student, regardless of field of study, may enroll in the Certificate of Digital Forensics. This program will help prepare the next generation of IT professionals to fill positions in the Law Enforcement, at the corporate level anything from forensic to incident response, data misuse, hacking, intrusion and theft, for the Government including the Department of Defense, the National Security Agency, and the Department of Energy, and Military Investigations.
It prepares the student to seek entry to mid-level career positions such as:
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
American Public University is part of the American Public University System (APUS), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accredits degree-granting institutions located in a 19-state region, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
First Monday of every month
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time3 years: total time allowed to complete
Courses include:
Minimum required score:
The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Minimum required score:
The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
International applicants are required to pay each course in full using a U.S. credit card or money order. The Automatic Debit Plan (ADP) payment option is available when used with a credit card drawn from a U.S. institution.
Suggestions for international students seeking financial assistance to fund their studies at APUS:
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.