I currently go to a community college. I want to stay in my area. I live in the central valley, California.
As an undergrad, do I just get my BS in Computer Science, then transfer to a University and get a concentration in Criminal Justice? What are the best colleges to go in California? I hear you have to be extra careful when choosing, if going for Computer Forensics. Google tells me that, at least. This is all new to me as my original plan was to major in Business with concentration in Accounting. My sister is two semesters away from finishing and she is telling me it sucks. Thanks in advance.
I read an article in the Sac Bee recently highlighting a collaboration between the FBI and Sac State - they are utilizing current CS students to investigate real crime. Sac also have very solid CJ, Biz and Accounting depts. They also happen to be in the Valley. They are certainly worth investigating.
CS programs at many schools are really competitive and selective. Without your GPA it is hard to give more precise advice.
My GPA isn’t too great right now. I’m working on raising it up. I’ve withdrew from some classes without dropping them and got F’s. Thank you for your input. I’ll look into that!
Champlain College or University of Rhode Island?
Repair those grades by retaking the class.
Focus on the CSU. Go to CSU Mentor and look up cybersecurity for instance.
Thank you, I really appreciate the help. 
I saw that Sacramento State has a Computer Forensics minor. Hopefully this thread helps others looking to study the field, as there is very little information on the web, aside from “Private” colleges out to get your money.
Distinguish between for profit outfits (their goal is right there in the name : make a profit off of you, not educate you) and private college (non profit : their goal is to educate you).
If you find private colleges that offers the program, ask here as most adults are knowledgeable and will tell you if it’s a money grab or a legitimate program.
What do you all think of University of Rhode Island? They offer a completely online course for a certificate in Digital Forensics, as well as a masters.
University of Maryland University College offers BS and MS in Cybersecurity. There is a concentration in computer forensics (at least at the Masters level). UMD has very close connections with the NSA and the cybersecurity industry. All the courses can be taken online.
Thank you.
I only have some college, no degree. Would that mean I would have to take all my general Ed there as well?
Also, URI has a few programs, to name some:
Professional Certificate - for working professionals without a 4 year degree.
Graduate Certificate - for working professionals with a 4 year degree
Masters w/ Concentration in Dig. Forensics
What exactly do they mean by working professionals? Does that mean I already have to be working in a similar field, such as law enforcement?
I don’t have a 4 year degree and I’m not working in any law enforcement agency. Sorry, I’m still learning about how college works.
Working professional means someone who is already working in that field. Doesn’t have to be law enforcement. Corporations and government agencies need digital forensic experts too.
Thank you again. I’ll look into Maryland
what do you all think of Champlain College online?