B.S. in Cyber & Digital Forensics
Defend. Protect. Secure.
Are you ready to take on criminals in the digital world? Regent’s Bachelor of Science in Cyber & Digital Forensics will prepare you to work in the highly advanced world of cyber defense. Taught from a Christian perspective, the program offers coursework in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and criminal justice to equip you with the skills to combat cyberattacks and cybercrimes.
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS
Examine, collect, preserve, and analyze digital “fingerprints” to assist legal proceedings and cybersecurity personnel.
BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia 11 years in a row (2013-2023). We have also been recognized as a Military Friendly Top 5 School by Military Friendly®, 2023-24, and among the Top 10 Best for Vets Colleges: Online & Nontraditional by Military Times, 2020. Experience the Regent difference through the Bachelor of Science in Cyber & Digital Forensics degree program.
On completing the B.S. in Cyber & Digital Forensics program, you can:
- Analyze cyber and digital forensics theories, principles, and practices
- Utilize tools for detecting and reconstructing the infection event and timeline
- Recommend solutions to real-world problems
Career Opportunities:
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Networks & Systems Engineer
- Information Security Analyst
- Digital Forensics Specialist
- Cyber Risk Manager
- Network Applications Supervisor
- Intelligence Investigator
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
- Email your unofficial high school or college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-approved company.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID if Applicable
- All online students and graduate level on-campus students are required to email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA
- Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent’s school code is 030913.
Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Rate Per Year |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $9,493 | 12 - 18 | $18,986 |
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $630 | Under 12 | $7,560 |
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $630 | Over 18 | $11,340 |
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $630 | N/A | $1,890+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 |
Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $9,040 | 12 - 18 | $9,040 |
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $603 | Under 12 | $7,236 |
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $603 | Over 18 | $10,854 |
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $603 | N/A | $1,809+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 (Fall & Spring) $650 (Summer) |
Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
Cyber & Digital Forensics Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze cyber and digital forensics theories, principles, and practices.
- Apply professional, ethical, and responsible behaviors to tangible technological situations.
- Develop ethical, innovative and practical solutions, from a global perspective based on the evaluation of cyber and digital forensic strategies and protocols.
- Recommend solutions to real-world problems based on digital forensic application and data-driven assessments.
- Apply knowledge of course content within a Biblical worldview.