Computer forensics involves obtaining legal evidence in computers and digital storage media. There are few steps to be taken before enrolling in a degree as below.
 
1)      Are you an IT-Savvy individual? If your answer is "yes", you will have an added advantage in pursuing this field. If you answer "no", think twice.
 
2)      Conduct research on the courses offered to ensure that you obtained a recognized degree from an accredited colleges or universities.
 
3)      Decide which your major area is and seek for professional advices if in doubt. Compare few colleges and universities in terms of courses, location, duration, lecturers, fees, awards, scholarship, and etc.

4)      Check out the enrollment requirements and ensure that you meet the requirements.
 
5)      Ensure that there are job opportunities offered for the major you had chosen to study. If possible, talk to people in the profession for second opinion. Enquire how the demand for this field is, their job responsibilities, and what are required to be a successful computer forensics.
 
6)      Many colleges and universities are offering online courses. Consider whether this option suits you better and if yes, ensure that you have the required equipments to support the online class.
 
7)      Find out what are the further continuing development, e.g. certification, you can obtain after completion of your degree.
 
8)      Last but not least, as studying and working life are totally different, do find opportunity to get yourself in a real forensics working environment to see if you really like the job and most of all, suitable for the job.