Crime Scene Technician, Technical Certificate

Program Code: 6347
Career Pathway: Public Safety

Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED.

Program Description: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the field of criminalistics with a specialty in Crime Scene Technology. The student can serve as, but is not limited to, positions of Forensic Science Technician (SOC 19- 4092), Crime Scene Technician, Medical Examiner Investigator, Medical Investigator, Insurance Investigator, Legal Investigator, Forensic Paralegal, Crime Scene Investigator and Laboratory Technician. Students can be employed by state attorneys' offices, public defender offices, medical examiner offices, law firms and private industry.

Course Title Credits
CJE2600CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION3.00
CJE2640CINTRODUCTION TO CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS3.00
CCJ1020INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE3.00
CJL1100CRIMINAL LAW3.00
CJE2770CFORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY AND VISUAL DOCUMENTATION3.00
CJE2643CADVANCED CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION3.00
CJL1062CONSTITUTIONAL LAW3.00
CJL1130CRIMINAL EVIDENCE AND COURT PROCEDURES3.00
CJE2642CCRIMINALISTICS PRACTICUM3.00
ElectiveElective1.00
Total Credits28

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.