Visual Communication and Digital Media | University of Northern Iowa

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive Learning

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal Service

Tasks

Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o

Technology

Network monitoring softwareStorage networking softwareData base user interface and query softwareExpert system softwareOperating system software

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1299.06	Digital Forensics Analysts	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Complex multi-device investigations — lead end-to-end forensic analysis autonomously across mixed operating system environments including cloud and mobile platforms.
Enterprise network forensics — use network monitoring and switch or router software to trace lateral movement and data exfiltration across large-scale corporate infrastructures.
Non-routine malfunction resolution — diagnose and resolve atypical program and system failures that deviate from known patterns in high-stakes investigative contexts.
Development environment software — write and maintain custom forensic scripts and automation tools to address gaps in commercial forensic capabilities.
Object-oriented forensic tooling — develop or adapt component-based software modules to extend analysis capabilities for emerging evidence types.
Integrated business problem analysis — apply digital evidence findings to support resolution of complex organizational issues such as intellectual property theft or financial fraud.
Expert testimony preparation — synthesize technical forensic findings into clear, legally defensible written reports and oral presentations for court or regulatory proceedings.
Enterprise application integration software — examine application logs and integration layer data to reconstruct event sequences across interconnected business systems.
Critical judgment under ambiguity — evaluate competing hypotheses and make sound investigative decisions when evidence is incomplete or contradictory.
Mentored case reviews — guide junior analysts through complex forensic examinations, providing real-time technical feedback in an active investigations unit.

Program Details

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Requirements

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