OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity
Comprehensive training in EnCase/FTK forensic extraction, hard drive recovery, mobile device forensics, malware triage, and criminal courtroom evidence handling.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 2.5 GPA with high school mathematics
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 70+ or IELTS 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of goals
- Recommendation letters
- One counselor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eberly STEM Innovation Scholarships up to $4,000
- Application fee
- $35
- Tuition / joining costs
- $7,716/year (In-state) / $11,574/year (Out-of-state)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official PennWest California documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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