Computer Science for Digital Forensics?

[bluebooger]

> He could do a business degree for cheap/fast,

ugh, waste of time

better option -- WGU - Bachelors Computer Science -- fast and inexpensive

complete in 2 terms easily (I'm sure he'll have all of his gen ed courses transfer in)

> AAS - starting from scratch, 70 credits

not bad -- its useful material and will keep his interest up and has transferable skills (and maybe even courses)

could do that and then do WGU CS degree

then do a a MS in CS or Digital Forensics either online or in person

or skip the Masters and join the Navy or Army -- he can tell them he's interested in Computer Security / Forensics and they'll gladly take someone with a BS in CS
and they'll give him additional schooling and training
and he'll get his security clearance

> whether or not he needs a degree in computer science to make this happen.

Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, maybe Electrical Engineering Technology

> But the AAS, and then starting to work in IT doing the dreaded help-desk ...

but there is a reason its dreaded

I'm sure he doesn't want to help people reset their password and fix printers

"and his engagement/enthusiasm has been below average."
a help desk job will destroy his engagement/enthusiasm