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BA in Computer Information Science — Digital Forensics Concentration

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Overview

An on-campus BA in Computer Information Science with a digital forensics concentration that can be completed in four years, with an optional internship or research project at the KBI Forensic Science Center.

Official program name
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Science (Digital Forensics Concentration)
Awarded degree
Bachelor of Arts · major: Computer Information Science
Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Degree level
Bachelor's
Subject focus
Concentration inside a broader degree — Digital ForensicsA formal concentration, track or specialization inside a broader degree such as psychology, sociology or chemistry. The awarded degree is the broader one.
Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Forensic type
Digital forensicsDigital evidence and forensic investigation. It is distinct from generic cybersecurity.
Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
School
Location
Topeka, KS
Subjects
Digital Forensics — formal concentration / track (“Digital forensics concentration”)
Tracks / concentrations
Digital Forensics
Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Required credits
Not verified
Duration
4 years
Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Entry pathway

Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.

Why this program is listed

Formal digital forensics concentration with required Digital Forensics I and II courses.

BA in Computer Information Science with a digital forensics concentration; required courses include Digital Forensics I and II.

Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026

We 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, online delivery, campus visits, internships and class schedule are shown separately, each only as the school states it.
Formats offered
On campus
Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Internship
Internship requirement: not verified
Study intensity
Not verified

Curriculum

Internship

  • Opportunity to apply for an internship with the KBI or do a research project with a faculty member.
    Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Laboratory components

  • Access to dedicated laboratory space and equipment at the KBI Forensic Science Center.
    Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Digital evidence focus

  • Required courses include Digital Forensics I and Digital Forensics II.
    Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Careers and licensure

An academic degree and an occupational licence are different things.

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

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the school states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.

Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

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

Dates are shown with the term the school printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
All students — Traditional undergraduate courses, per credit hour (on campus)From the school-wide rate table for this level$378per credit · Fall 2026, Spring 20Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Scholarships and funding

Awards published by the school for this program or for its level. Loans must be repaid and are not scholarships; service scholarships require government service after graduation. Graduate funding guide

Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Accreditation

Two different things: the school's institutional accreditation, and FEPAC accreditation of this exact forensic science program.

Institutional accreditation

  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — 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.

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages and directories below. Last verified October 24, 2026.
  1. DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  2. washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/arts-sciences/computer-information-sciences/files/BA_DF_Prev. — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
  3. washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/forensics/digital-forensics.html — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
  4. washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/forensics/index.html — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
  5. washburn.edu/student-life/business-office/tuition-fees.html — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026

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BS in Cybersecurity — Digital Forensics Concentration

Bachelor'sBSConcentrationDigital forensicsBachelor of Science
Format: Campus · Online
Location: San Diego, CASchool location, not a residency requirement
Attendance: Online attendance requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 120 credits
Tuition: $640 per credit · All students — Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, base rate per credit
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: WSCUC
Subjects: Digital Forensics
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