American Public University System

University of Baltimore · School of Criminal Justice
B.S. in Cyber Forensics
Overview
120-credit BS in Cyber Forensics with a 42-credit major of 14 core courses that can be completed online, in person or both, plus an internship and a forensic incident response capstone.
- Official program name
- B.S. in Cyber Forensics
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Cyber ForensicsSource: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Forensic type
- Digital forensicsDigital evidence and forensic investigation. It is distinct from generic cybersecurity.Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Baltimore, MDFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.
- Subjects
- Digital Forensics — core of the degree (“Cyber Forensics”)
- Required credits
- 120 credits to earn a degreeSource: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
Why this program is listed
Dedicated BS in Cyber Forensics in the School of Criminal Justice.
Degree title names cyber forensics; core courses in operating system, mobile and network forensics and a forensic incident response capstone.
Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campus · OnlineSource: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship / practicum requiredSource: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not verified
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Internship: online coursework is combined with a required internship or practicum, usually arranged near where you live. Check how the school supports placement for online students.
Curriculum
Laboratory components
- Students study cyber forensics in digital forensics labs equipped to industry standards.Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Digital evidence focus
- Core courses include operating system, mobile and network forensics, forensic data analysis and a forensic incident response capstone.Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Transfer pathways
- Program described as designed with community college cyber crime, cybersecurity and cyber forensic technology programs and suited to A.A. and A.S. graduates; no specific partner college named.Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
- Application fee
- Required$35 — $35 application fee.Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial transcripts from all previous institutions.Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Undergraduate part-time, in-state, per creditFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $357 | per credit · 2026-27Calculated tuition$42,840 = 120 credits × $357 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Undergraduate part-time, out-of-state, per creditFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $1,139 | per credit · 2026-27Calculated tuition$136,680 = 120 credits × $1,139 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Maryland Police Officer Scholarship Service scholarship
Eligibility: Current police officers or individuals planning to become a police officer, enrolled at a Maryland public senior institution in a program that furthers a law enforcement career; Maryland resident or Maryland high school graduate.
Obligation: Recipients must pledge to work as a police officer in the state upon completion of their studies.
Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026
School-wide awards are listed because they apply at this degree level; eligibility conditions apply.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Maryland.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- ubalt.edu/admission-and-aid/tuition-and-fees/index.cfm — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
- ubalt.edu/schools-and-colleges/college-of-public-affairs/academics/explore-all-programs/bachelors-cy — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- ubalt.edu/schools-and-colleges/college-of-public-affairs/academics/explore-all-programs/bachelors-cy — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- ubalt.edu/schools-and-colleges/college-of-public-affairs/academics/explore-all-programs/bachelors-fo — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- ubalt.edu/schools-and-colleges/college-of-public-affairs/academics/explore-all-programs/masters-crim — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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