Cyber Security Programs

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1 Cyber Security Programs Online Degrees & Certificates computerforensics.champlain.edu

2 Introduction Champlain College...gives students career skills for the 21st Century...and once again shows Champlain College s incredible ability to innovate and implement cutting-edge programs. This is a program that already has proven itself invaluable in putting criminals behind bars. U.S. Senator Patrick J. Leahy Champlain College is known throughout the world as a leader in computer & digital forensics education. Whether your are pursuing a traditional on-campus degree, an online bachelor s degree, or an online master s degree, an education in computer & digital forensics at Champlain offers: Over 35 digital forensics courses; more than any other college in the country. These courses are developed and taught by digital forensics experts and dig deep into the areas you will need to become a valued digital forensics investigator and increase your employability. Instant immersion in your field of study. At Champlain our students begin taking digital forensics courses in their very first semester. Hands-on experience with the software and tools being utilized in the field. Students conduct case studies and projects utilizing such programs as Cellebrite, EnCase, EnCase Enterprise, Forensic Tool Kit (FTK), and much much more. The ideal environment for hands-on student engagement and learning through our computer forensics labs, online classes and the Leahy Center for Digital Investigation. Table of Contents Introduction 2 A High-Demand, High-Growth Field 3 Career Overview 4 Our Graduates Get Jobs (Before They Graduate) 5 National Center of Excellence 6 Curriculum Online Bachelor s Degree/Computer Forensics & Digital Investigation 7 Online Bachelor s Degree/Cybersecurity 8 Online Bachelor s Degree/Economic Crime Investigation 9 Online Undergraduate Certificates 10 Online Master of Science/Digital Forensic Management 13 Online Master of Science/Digital Forensic Science 14 Online Graduate Certificates 15 PATHe: A Faster, More Affordable Way To Earn Your Bachelor s Degree 16 Signature Customer Service 17 About Champlain College 18 Flexibility for Working Adults 19 2

3 A High-Demand, High-Growth Field Nationally, employment in the field of computer forensics is growing rapidly. And at Champlain we are proud to boast that most graduates of our computer forensics degree programs have job offers within 30 days of graduation, many even well before graduation! According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in IT fields which includes computer forensics are projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations, with an increase of 30% by Salaries vary widely depending upon whether you are in a public or private sector position, what your responsibilities are, and your experience. The median salary range is $55,000 $85,000. Our career services office reports that our graduates who have relocated for jobs in the New York City or Washington, DC areas are starting at salaries of $55,000 $65,000 plus benefits. Graduates in less urban areas are starting slightly lower, at $40,000 $50,000 plus benefits. With our students credibility comes from your direct experience in the field. I ve done hundreds of the procedures I teach about. That makes a big difference. They are not getting a lot of theory; they are getting the real thing. Bill Sheets Criminal Procedures Instructor Major, Vermont State Police 3 3

4 Career Overview In an age when computers, mobile devices and other technology hold the key to solving just about every crime from accounting scandals to terrorist plots, the door is wide open for those who want to combine their interest in solving crimes and working with technology. Career paths are divided into two areas: Government and law enforcement agencies: Department of Justice Department of State FBI CIA IRS US Postal Service Private sector: Accounting Banking Education Government Contracting Secret Service State Government National Security Agency State and Local Police Departments Department of Homeland Security Securities & Exchange Commission Healthcare Insurance Law Firms Private Consulting Firms Job titles often include, but are not limited to: Security Specialist Global Security Investigator Forensic Computer Analyst Forensic Technologist Computer Forensic Examiner Special Agent Terrorism Liaison Officer Computer Training Specialist Digital Forensic Analyst Vulnerability Security Research Engineer Security Engineer Information Assurance Engineer Ethical Hacker Security Forensics Consultant Intelligence Technology Analyst E-Discovery Specialist Criminal Investigator: Computer Forensics 4

5 Our Graduates Get Jobs (Before They Graduate!) "The curriculum at Champlain is second to none in preparing students for real-world situations and professional growth. I rely heavily (on) Champlain for new and experienced hires at FTI." Robert DeCicco Managing Director of Computer Forensics FTI Consulting At Champlain we are proud to boast that graduates of our cybersecurity programs have job offers within 30 days of graduation; many even well before graduation! A degree in these areas are an asset whether you aspire to work for the Government, in law enforcement or within the private sector. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in these fields is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations, with an increase of 30% by Recent graduate job placements include: Aviva USA TASC Inc Logic Supply IBM FTI Consulting Encore Discovery Solutions US Government (classified position) Forensic Consulting Solutions Department of Defense Wells Fargo Bank Homeland Security Stroz Friedberg US Coast Guard ESH Citizenship & Immigration Services The Champlain College Career Services Office has an advisor and resources dedicated to students in all our computer forensics programs. In addition to providing career direction, the office provides assistance in preparing: Resumes Cover letters Interviewing Job search Professional development 5 5

6 A National Center of Excellence Recognized by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security Champlain has an outstanding reputation in the field of information security and digital forensics. Among an elite group of four-year colleges and graduate-level universities, Champlain College has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, an honor Champlain has held since 2006 (just four years after introducing its bachelor s degree program in 2002). Champlain just participated in its five-year review and recieved an extension of this honor through Gain Hands-On Experience at the Leahy Center for Digital Investigation Champlain College s Senator Patrick Leahy Center for Digital Investigation brings state-of-the-art tools, techniques and skills from the burgeoning field of digital investigation to our students and brings national information assurance experts to campus, enhancing Champlain s well-established programs in Computer Forensics & Digital Investigations. The Center also serves as a digital forensics information and training clearinghouse for law enforcement and legal investigation professionals in Vermont and the entire Northeast region of the country. 6

7 Online Bachelor s Degrees Computer Forensics & Digital Investigations Bachelor s Degree If you have a background or strong interest in information technology and law enforcement, you enjoy hunting for hidden clues, and you want to combine those interests in a career, Computer Forensics & Digital Investigations is the program for you. At Champlain College we know that adults have skills, knowledge and needs that traditional students do not. In appreciation of your life experiences we have created PATHe, a program that personalizes your degree program to meet you where you are, and get you where you want to be faster and more afforadably. To learn more about how you can save time and money while pursuing your degree, and for more information regarding program requirements and course descriptions for this degree, please see our website at online. champlain.edu or contact us at Following are the professional courses required in the Online Computer Forensics & Digital Investigations Bachelor s Degree program at Champlain College. The bachelor s degree includes a total of 60 credit hours in professional courses, and an additional 60 general education credits, for a total of 120 credits. CYBER 240 Computer/Network Security 3 Credits CMIT 135 Computer Systems, Intro. to 3 Credits CRIM 230 Criminal Investigations 3 Credits CRIM 120 Criminal Law 3 Credits CRIM 121 Criminal Procedure 3 Credits CFDI 360 Cybercrime 3 Credits ACCT 130 Financial Accounting 3 Credits ACCT 280 Forensic Accounting 3 Credits CMIT 130 Networking Fundamentals 3 Credits CMIT 140 Operating Systems, Intro. to 3 Credits CFDI 270 Anti-Forensics & Network Forensics 3 Credits CFDI 240 Digital Forensic Investigative Techniques 3 Credits CRIM 225 Law of Searching & Seizing Digital Evidence 3 Credits CFDI 340 Digital Forensic Analysis 3 Credits NETW 250 Windows Server Administration I 3 Credits NETW 260 Linux Systems Administration I 3 Credits CFDI 350 White Collar Crime 3 Credits CFDI 450 Sr. Seminar in Digital Forensics 3 Credits CFDI 310 Mobile Forensic Analysis 3 Credits CFDI 320 File Forensics 3 Credits CFDI 490 Internship/Elective or Elective 3 Credits General Education Credits Total 60 Credits 120 Credits 10 ONLINE.CHAMPLAIN.EDU

8 Cybersecurity Bachelor s Degree If you have a background or strong interest in information technology and law enforcement and you want to combine those interests in a career, Cybersecurity is the program for you. Following are the professional courses required in the Online Cybersecurity Bachelor s Degree program at Champlain College. WEBD 125 Web Page Development I, HTML 3 Credits CMIT 130 Networking Fundamentals 3 Credits CMIT 135 Computer Systems, Introduction to 3 Credits CMIT 140 Operating Systems, Introduction to 3 Credits CYBR 210 Foundations of Cybersecurity 3 Credits NETW 210 Wireless Networking 3 Credits NETW 210 TCP/IP 3 Credits NETW 215 Digital Forensic Investigation Techniques 3 Credits CFDI 240 Computer & Network Security 3 Credits NETW 250 Windows Server Administration I 3 Credits NETW 260 Linux Systems Administration I 3 Credits CYBR 310 Mobile Security 3 Credits CYBR 320 Intrusion Analysis and Response 3 Credits CYBR 335 Software & Web Site Security 3 Credits CFDI 340 Digital Forensic Analysis 3 Credits CYBR 410 Emerging Threats and Defenses 3 Credits CYBR 420 CYBR Policy Analysis & Implementation 3 Credits CMIT 450 Senior Seminar Project 3 Credits Technical Electives/Embedded Certificates (*see below) 12 Credits General Education 54 Credits Total * Technical Electives/Embedded Certificates: 120 Credits Technical Elective NETW 490 Internship 3 Credits Computer Forensics & Digital Investigations Certificate CRIM 120 Criminal Law 3 Credits CFDI 270 Anti-Forensics & Network Forensics 3 Credits CFDI 350 White-Collar Crime 3 Credits CFDI 360 Cybercrime 3 Credits Computer Networking Certificate NETW 130 Telecommunications 3 Credits NETW 330 Network Design 3 Credits Linux Administration Certificate NETW 360 Linux Systems Administration II 3 Credits NETW 365 Implementing Linux Security 3 Credits NETW 460 Linux Shell Scripting 3 Credits System Administration Certificate NETW 350 Windows Server Administration II 3 Credits NETW 360 Linux Systems Administration II 3 Credits NETW 460 Linux Shell Scripting 3 Credits 8 ONLINE.CHAMPLAIN.EDU

9 Economic Crime Investigation Bachelor s Degree Economic crime investigation is a hot topic these days as the news is filled with stories of financial fraud, identity theft, embezzlement, ponzi schemes and other financial crimes. Our economic crime investigation degree program prepares you for a career in this field by blending courses from our accounting, criminal justice, and computer forensics and digital investigation programs. Following are the professional courses required in the Online Economic Crime Investigation Degree program at Champlain College. The bachelor s degree includes a total of 66 credit hours in professional courses, and an additional 54 general education credits, for a total of 120 credits. CRIM 120 Criminal Law 3 Credits CRIM 121 Criminal Procedure 3 Credits ACCT 130 Financial Accounting 3 Credits CMIT 130 Networking Fundamentals 3 Credits CMIT 135 Computer Systems, Introduction to 3 Credits ACCT 140 Managerial Accounting 3 Credits CRIM 225 Law of Searching and Seizing Digital Evidence 3 Credits ACCT 230 Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credits ACCT 231 Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credits CFDI 240 Digital Forensic Investigation Techniques 3 Credits CYBR 240 Computer & Network Security 3 Credits MGMT 240 Corporate Finance and Financial Markets 3 Credits CRIM 260 Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3 Credits CFDI 270 Anti-Forensics & Network Forensics 3 Credits ACCT 280 Forensic Accounting 3 Credits CRIM 310 Investigative Interviewing 3 Credits CFDI 340 Digital Forensic Analysis 3 Credits CFDI 350 White-Collar Crime 3 Credits CFDI 360 Cybercrime 3 Credits ACCT 420 Auditing 3 Credits CFDI 450 Sr. Seminar/Digital Investigation 3 Credits ACCT or CFDI Elective 3 Credits General Education Total 54 Credits 120 Credits ONLINE.CHAMPLAIN.EDU

10 Online Undergraduate Certificate Programs Computer Forensics and Digital Investigations Certificate Earn your computer forensics certificate online at Champlain College as a first step toward a degree, or to add a credential on your resume that can lead to opportunities for career advancement. Our 18-credit certificate includes: The essential rationale underlying criminal law such as the nature of jurisdiction, the criminal act, the criminal state of mind and matters affecting responsibility for criminal conduct; An in-depth coverage of computer crime statutes, management of evidence, and industry best-practices for examining computers that might contain crime-related information as well as how to prepare computer evidence for courtroom testimony; Techniques used to investigate crimes perpetuated over the Internet and other telecommunications networks. Crimes such as auction fraud and social engineering, scams and phishing will be analyzed; Insight into the motives behind white-collar crime and methods used by white-collar criminals to pursue their criminal endeavors and the enforcement strategies and techniques applied in these cases; Specialized areas of digital forensics, namely, information hiding, anti-forensics, and network forensics. Data hiding and anti-forensics will be explored with a specific concentration on cryptography (secret writing) and steganography (hidden writing). Basic principles of digital media presented in order to understand how digital images, audio, and video can be manipulated and how such manipulation can be detected. Please see our website at online.champlain.edu or contact us at for more information regarding program requirements and course descriptions. CFDI 270 Anti-Forensics and Network Forensics 3 Credits CRIM 120 Criminal Law 3 Credits CFDI 340 Digital Forensics Analysis 3 Credits CDFI 240 Digital Forensics Investigation Techniques 3 Credits Choose Two (2) Of The Following: CFDI 360 Cyber Crime 3 Credits CFDI 320 File Forensics 3 Credits CFDI 310 Mobile Forensics 3 Credits CFDI 350 White Collar Crime 3 Credits Total 18 Credits 810 ONLINE.CHAMPLAIN.EDU

11 Forensic Accounting Certificate Earn your forensic accounting certificate online at Champlain College to bolster your existing skills or learn new skills that employers will value. Our 21-credit forensic accounting certificate will: Teach you the relationship between technology and information in the accounting profession Show you how to find and gather digital information for criminal investigation Provide you with a firm knowledge of criminal law and its application to cybercrime in the accounting arena Explain accounting and IT internal controls, and how weaknesses in these controls may be fraudulently exploited Please see our website at online.champlain.edu or contact us at for more information regarding program requirements and course descriptions. CFDI 240 Digital Forensic Investigation Techniques 3 Credits CFDI 350 White Collar Crime 3 Credits CFDI 360 Cybercrime 3 Credits CRIM 225 Law of Searching & Seizing Digital Evidence 3 Credits ACCT 280 Forensic Accounting 3 Credits ACCT 350 Accounting Information Systems 3 Credits ACCT 420 Auditing 3 Credits Total 21 Credits Cybersecurity Certificate Earn your cybersecurity certificate online at Champlain College to bolster your existing skills or learn new skills that employers will value. With our 18-credit certificate you will be qualified to: Evaluate the computer network and information security needs of an organization. Measure the performance of security systems within an enterprise level information security system. Troubleshoot, maintain, and update an enterprise level information security system. Implement continuous network monitoring and provide real-time security solutions. Please see our website at online.champlain.edu or contact us at for more information regarding program requirements and course descriptions. CYBR 210 Foundations of Cybersecurity 3 Credits CFDI 240 Digital Forensic Investigation Techniques 3 Credits CYBR 240 Computer & Network Security 3 Credits CYBR 320 Intrusion Analysis & Response 3 Credits CYBR 335 Software & Web Site Security 3 Credits CFDI 340 Digital Forensic Analysis 3 Credits Total 18 Credits ONLINE.CHAMPLAIN.EDU

12 Computer Networking Certificate Earn your computer networking certificate online at Champlain College to bolster your existing skills or learn new skills that employers will value. Our 18-credit computer networking certificate is designed for: Individuals with an IT background who have been out of the field for a bit, but would like to reenter this career area; IT professionals with a Web background who work for a help/support desk, or are already working in IT administration and want to expand their skill set to open more job opportunities. Please see our website at online.champlain.edu or contact us at for more information regarding program requirements and course descriptions. NETW 130 Telecommunications 3 Credits CMIT 140 Introduction to Operating Systems 3 Credits NETW 210 Wireless Networking 3 Credits NETW 215 TCP/IP 3 Credits NETW 250 Windows Server Administration I OR NETW 260 Linux Systems Administration I 3 Credits NETW 330 Network Design 3 Credits Total 21 Credits 12 ONLINE.CHAMPLAIN.EDU

13 Online Master s Degree Programs In a field with few graduate-level opportunities, Champlain s two graduate degree and two graduate certificate programs meet a demand for specialized, upper-level education. Our current faculty has a range of experience from both the law enforcement and private sector, including FBI agent, State s Attorney, Police officers and corporate consultants. Courses feature learning in context through work-based projects you apply the concepts taught in class to solve real information assurance, data security, cyber crime and other digital information problems in your workplace. M.S. in Digital Forensic Management This 36 credit program addresses the specific needs of management in the field of digital forensics, which broadly covers computer analysis and examinations, digital and cyber crime investigations, and electronic discovery and litigation support. The goal of this program is to educate the next generation of leaders in management within the rapidly growing fields of Digital Investigation, Digital Forensics, Cyber Crime, ediscovery and Computer Forensics. The M.S. in Digital Forensic Management has been developed for professionals already working in the field of digital forensics. As pioneers in this field, your fellow students hailing from points all across the country will have much to offer in terms of sharing experiences, advice and professional contacts. Please see our website at champlain.edu/masters or contact us at for more informaiton regarding program requirements and course descriptions. MBA 500 Integrated and Reflective Practice 3 Credits DIM 500 The Practice of Digital Investigations 3 Credits MBA 525 Process Improvement and Operations 3 Credits MIT 505 Project Management 3 Credits MIT 525 Financial Decision Making for Management 3 Credits MIT 530 IT Security and Strategy 3 Credits DIM 530 Legal Aspects of Digital Investigations 3 Credits DIM 550 Laboratory Operation and Accreditation 3 Credits DIM 560 Digital Investigation for Civil Litigation 3 Credits DIM 570 Research Methodology 3 Credits DIM 580 Legal Issues for Management 3 Credits DIM 590 Integrative Capstone Project 3 Credits Total: 36 Credits 10 MASTERS.CHAMPLAIN.EDU

14 M.S. in Digital Forensic Science The M.S. in Digital Forensic Science teaches students to be scientists using digital evidence to investigate a variety of crimes and develop methods with which evidence can be collected for the courts. Champlain s Digital Forensic Science program is among the first in the nation to meet the requirements of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. The 36-credit program is open to students with a bachelor's degree in digital or computer forensics, computer science or a similar degree with practical experience in digital forensics. It is recognized that practitioners in the field of Digital Forensics come from a range of backgrounds, and historically tertiary courses in the field have been limited. For this reason it is expected that many potential students may not have undergraduate qualifications in the field. Therefore multiple entry paths are available into the program. Please see our website at masters.champlain.edu or contact us at for more information regarding program requirements and course descriptions. DIM 500 The Practice of Digital Investigation 3 Credits DIM 550 Computer Forensics Lab Operation and Accreditation 3 Credits DIM 570 Research Methodology 3 Credits MBA 505 The Strategic Language of Business 3 Credits DFS 510 Scripting for Digital Forensics 3 Credits DFS 520 Operating System Analysis 3 Credits DFS 530 Incident Response and Network Forensics 3 Credits DFS 540 Malware Analysis 3 Credits DFS 550 Mobile Device Analysis 3 Credits DIM 560 Digital Investigation for Civil Litigation 3 Credits DFS 580 Capstone Research Projects I 3 Credits DFS 581 Capstone Research Projects II 3 Credits Total 36 Credits 14 MASTERS.CHAMPLAIN.EDU

15 Graduate Certificates in Digital Forensics In an industry with few graduate-level opportunities, the Champlain graduate certificate programs educate students in many facets of this booming field. The comprehensive curriculum which uses both commercial and open-source forensic tools delves into key aspects of digital forensics, including operating system analysis, mobile device analysis and network forensics. Please see our website at champlain.edu/masters or contact us at for more information regarding program requirements and course descriptions. Digital Forensic Science This flexible, 12-credit certificate allows you to focus on an area of specialization of interest to you including developing methodologies for the preservation and analysis of digital media or conducting forensic analysis of digital devices and data including PC and server operating systems, application software, and server software. DIM 500 The Practice of Digital Investigation 3 Credits DFS 520 Operating System Analysis 3 Credits Electives - choose two: DFS 510 Scripting for Digital Forensics 3 Credits DFS 530 Incident Response and Network Forensics 3 Credits DFS 540 Malware Analysis 3 Credits DFS 550 Mobile Device Analysis 3 Credits Total 12 Credits Digital Investigation Process Management Upon completion of the 12-credit Digital Investigation Process Management Graduate Certificate you will be able to: Analyze the legal requirements of a digital investigation. Summarize the process of digital forensics. Design policy and procedures for digital forensics. Compare and contrast the different types of digital investigation. Evaluate methods of digital forensic analysis. Discriminate between the requirements of a civil and criminal digital investigation. DIM 500 The Practice of Digital Investigations 3 Credits DIM 530 Legal Aspects of Digital Investigations 3 Credits DIM 550 Computer Forensics Lab. Operation and Management 3 Credits DIM 560 Digital Investigation for Civil Litigation 3 Credits Total 12 Credits 12 MASTERS.CHAMPLAIN.EDU

16 PATHe: A Faster, More Affordable Way To Earn Your Bachelor s Degree What Is PATHe? At Champlain College adult students are our business. We recognize that you are not just an older 18-year old; you have knowledge, skills and experiences traditional-aged students do not. So we created PATHe (Personalized Access To Higher Education). PATHe lets you earn credit for what you already know, helping you earn your degree faster and more affordably than ever before. Champlain College accepts up to 90 credits toward a 120 credit bachelor s degree, which means you could potentially only need to complete 30 credits to graduate! How Does PATHe Work? A PATHe advisor will work with you to examine your resume; college transcripts; military and/or professional training;... and any other life experience you have. The advisor will then talk to you about your professional and academic goals, as well as your preferred learning style, and from there determine the shortest, most appropriate route to your degree. Get The Credit You Deserve Because of our work and life experience you may already be an expert in many subjects. Demonstrate that expertise through one, or all, of the following methods and earn up to 90 credits toward your bachelor s degree: Credit By Exam Complete the Final Exam or Project of a course(s) for a non-refundable fee; Earn a grade of C or better, receive credit for the course; Need a review? We will give you access to the online course, let us know when you are ready to take the exam or complete the project and we ll get you started. Transfer Credits Transfer in credits from another regionally accredited college or university; Military training programs may also be transferrable; Course(s) must be substantially similar to courses in your degree program at Champlain, and you must have received a grade of C or better in the course you hope to transfer. 16

17 Signature Customer Service At Champlain we value our customers and make it our business to help you succeed. We understand the needs of adults and the many personal and professional challenges you face juggling a career, family and education. We strive to provide as much assistance and support as possible, so that the time you devote to your education is spent on coursework and not jumping through hoops. Two of our greatest strengths are our Admissions and Student Services teams. The admissions team reaches out to you, smoothing the application pathway to create a seamless process. Trained to work with adult learners, our admissions team will review your prior learning and work experience and give advice on which degree or certificate programs will optimize your transfer credits. Additionally, our team can advise you about financing options, including financial aid. If you are entering a bachelor s degree or certificate program, upon registration you will be contacted by one of our student services advisors. This advisor will be your contact at Champlain throughout your degree or certificate program. Our advisors understand the details of the programs, the requirements necessary for graduation, and will work with you to keep you moving in the right direction toward graduation. Our advisors can also connect you to campus resources that will give you the tools necessary to reach your academic goals. We understand the work/life/school balance can be elusive, and success at Champlain can be directly affected by how well those balance challenges work out. Whatever your goal, you are supported by an entire division that understands the challenges of being an adult student. And we know how to work with you to put all the pieces in place to help you succeed. At Champlain you will not get a different counselor every time you contact us. One person will get to know you, help answer your questions, and see you through the entire application and enrollment process. And most importantly, that person will help determine if Champlain is the right fit for you and your life. Bridget Baldwin 92, 12 Director of Enrollment Management, CPS Christa Hagan Assistant Director of Admissions, CPS Mark Milne Associate Director of Admissions, CPS Shelby Sorrentino Admissions Counselor, Graduate Studies Jennifer Stockwell Sr. Academic & Student Services Advisor, CPS 17

18 About Champlain College Since 1878, Champlain College has remained true to its mission of delivering a highly relevant, professionally-focused education that leads to the career development and advancement of its students. Champlain serves 2,000 traditional-aged students on its campus in Burlington, Vermont and over 1,000 adult students through its Division of Continuing Professional Studies and Office of Graduate Studies. The College was recently ranked by US News & World Report in the top 25% of online colleges in the United States, our Digital Forensics programs were named Best Cyber Security Higher Education Program by SC Magazine, and The Princeton Review ranks Champlain in the top 15% of US colleges and second for Class Discussions Encouraged. Adult Students Are Our Business For decades, Champlain has opened its doors to working professionals, displaced workers, veterans, the recently promoted, and career-changers anyone looking to gain new knowledge, skills, and credentials. These students are served at Champlain through the Division of Continuing Professional Studies (CPS) and the Office of Graduate Studies. At Champlain our online courses are designed to integrate homework assignments and projects into the workplace, enabling students to practice new skills and advance their standing in their organization at the same time. As a result of this approach, Champlain has become the destination of working adults looking for relevant, careerfocused education. About Champlain s Online Program Delivery Champlain s commitment to provide adults with relevant education begins with convenient delivery methods. Our online model is asynchronous, so our students go to class whenever it is convenient for them from anywhere they have access to the web. A national pioneer in online learning, the College delivered its first online classes in 1993 and its first fully online degree in Champlain currently offers over 60 programs entirely online and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the top 25% of colleges offering online education. Accreditation You are assured of the quality, authority, and credibility of the program because Champlain College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. This is the same organization that accredits institutions such as Harvard University, Yale University, Boston University, and many more. See for more information. 18

19 How To Apply At Champlain College Online we have 6 start dates a year for our bachelor s degree programs, and 5 for our master s degree programs, which means you can apply for admission at any time. Our admissions teams are here to help guide you through the admission process, answering questions you may have about the application, your resume and financial aid. How do you get started? Go to champlain.edu and go to the Admissions tab at the top of the page; select either Online & Continuing Education Admissions or Graduate Admissions from the drop-down menu. This selection will take you to the appropriate page to begin your admissions process. What will you need to complete an application? We are happy to accept your materials as you complete them. However, for your application to be processed and to be considered a complete packet you must submit all the items on the appropriate checklist: Bachelor s Degree Application Checklist Completed Application Completed Essay Resume High School Transcript College Transcript(s) if applicable Financial Aid Forms: FAFSA school code # Master s Degree Application Checklist Completed Application Completed Essay Resume College Transcript(s) Letter(s) of recommendation (as required per program) Personal Interview (performed in-person or over the phone) The field of forensics is constantly growing and changing. More and more crime is being committed on the internet, so there won t be any shortage of jobs in this field. Champlain is recognized as a leader in Digital & Computer Forensics education and I ve never had to leave my home turf to take my career to the next level. Todd H. Grand Traverse County Sheriff s Dept. Traverse City, MI 19 19

20 Champlain College 163 South Willard Street Burlington, Vermont computerforensics.champlain.edu