Become a Digital Detective
Develop the skills to lead digital investigations with a Master of Science in Digital Forensics from UCF. The program, which can be completed online, will help you gain the knowledge and skills required to work as an examiner in the field. It can also prepare you for a doctoral degree in computer science or to enter law school.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- UCF is consistently ranked among the top schools for computer science education by U.S. News and World Report.
- UCF’s programming and collegiate cybersecurity teams are among the best in the world. The programming team has finished in the Southeast Region’s top three consistently for more than 40 years while the cybersecurity team has won six national championships.
- Thesis and non-thesis options are available.
- The program can be completed online.
CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM ADMISSIONS
The M.S. in Digital Forensics requires 30 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. The program offers both a thesis option, worth six credit hours, or an opportunity to complete two additional courses, worth six credit hours, selected from the restricted electives. At least one half of the credit hours must be at the 6000 level.
There are no additional requirements for admission into the program beyond admission to UCF.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
While licensure or certification may be available in this field of study, our program does not directly lead to such licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program may still assist you in such pursuits; however, we are unable to confirm the specific licensure and certification requirements of each state, territory, or foreign entity in which professional credentialing may be possible. If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we strongly advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if our program meets its academic criteria.
CONTACT
Jeanine Clements
Graduate advisor
csgrad@ucf.edu
Cliff Zou
Program coordinator
changchun.zou@ucf.edu