Digital Forensics, BS

Cyber leadership and intelligence with a specialization in digital forensics

Pursue your passion for investigation through Dakota State University’s cyber leadership and intelligence program, with a specialization in digital forensics. This specialization prepares you to detect and analyze cyber threats while developing the leadership skills needed in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

You’ll study the role of portable devices in forensic investigations and examine network architecture and communication protocols. The program also offers insight into the U.S. intelligence community, the evolution of cyber science, and national security policy—along with its connections to U.S. foreign affairs.

The curriculum is flexible, allowing you to add a minor in areas such as cyber operations, foreign language, history, or sociology, so you can customize your education to match your goals.

Hear from students

“CLI was a perfect fit. I came to DSU knowing that I wanted to pursue digital forensics. This program allows me to study digital forensics while also gaining a background in world culture, cyber ethics, and human behavior; I get the best of both worlds.”

Olivia Janssen, DSU Student

Potential careers

The cyber leadership and intelligence program equips you with the skills to thrive in high-demand fields like digital forensics and cybersecurity. You'll build sharp analytical and critical thinking abilities that open the door to careers as a digital forensics investigator, information security analyst, or even prepare you for law school with a focus on cyber law.