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Computer Forensic Technology Concentration Now Transfers!

Lakeland Community College is proud to announce the first Computer Forensic Technology Concentration in Ohio now has an articulation degree with Defiance College. The Associate of Applied Science criminal justice degree’s Computer Forensics Technology Concentration provides students with the basic knowledge and skills to utilize and apply computer forensic services and software tools to criminal investigation. Students will be prepared through courses covering security, compute operations, basic forensics, and much more.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in federal, state, local and private agencies
Six of the top 30 jobs in America are computer-based, such as network systems analysts, engineers, administrators or technicians (based on job growth projections and salary date from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2010-11 Occupational Outlook Handbook).
Computer systems design and related services are expected to increase by 20.0%, between 2008-2018, with forensic science technician’s positions expected to increase by 30.7%! (Bureau of Labor Standards, 2010-11.)

Therefore, Lakeland Community College students can now pursue advanced skills, knowledge and careers, supported by this new seamless transfer agreement with Defiance College’s Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

IT Security Certificate

This new certificate, made up of existing courses, is designed to provide students with a specialization in IT security.

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Academic Questions

What do I have to do to be admitted to Lakeland?: Please see: http://www.lakelandcc.edu/ADMISSIO/ADMISREG/ADMIINFO.HTM After you are admitted, you should meet with an academic counselor (http://www.lakelandcc.edu/ADMISSIO/COUNSEL/CC_HOME.HTM) to discuss a plan of study, including any necessary prerequisites.
Where do I find the course descriptions?: http://www.lakelandcc.edu/LOL
How much will this cost?: Our current tuition costs are listed at: http://lakelandcc.edu/GENEINFO/TUITION.HTM.
How long will this take?: The degree programs are designed for two years of full time study. How long you will take depends on how many hours you can safely dedicate to study
What is the difference between a certificate and certification?: The certificate is an academic training program designed to prepare you in one specific skill set. The certification is a vendor-specific or vendor-neutral set of exams that show some degree of proficiency in a specific skill. The certification exams are not given by Lakeland faculty.

I still need more information. Who do I contact about Security program specifics?

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Prof Nicholas A. DiTirro (nditirro)

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