IT Management's Minors and Certs

Digital Forensics Minor/Certificate


The Digital Forensics minor introduces students to the methods and tools used to investigate cyber crimes and analyze digital evidence. This program prepares students to support law enforcement, government, or corporate security efforts by understanding how to recover and and interpret data from digital devices. 

Students explore topics such as data recovery, forensic procedures, legal considerations, and incident response. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience and real-world application, helping students build a strong foundation in digital forensics.

This minor pairs well with majors in criminal justice, information technology, computer science, law and justice, and cyber security.  

Required Courses for 2026-2027 Catalog

  • IT 238: Intro to Cyberwarfare - 4 credits
  • IT 336: Digital Forensics - 4 credits
  • IT 351: Computer Networks - 4 credits
  • IT 370: Command Line Interface & Cybersecurity - 4 credits
  • IT 436: Cyberattack and Defense - 4 credits
  • IT 437: Mobile and Cloud Forensics - 4 credits

Total Credits: 24

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If you're already a CWU student, you can declare an IT Management minor or apply for a certificate today. Not yet admitted? Connect with an advisor to learn how these programs can support your goals.

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