Crime Scene Technician, Technical Certificate
Program Code: 6347
Career Pathway: Public Safety
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CJE2600 | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION | 3.00 |
| CJE2640C | INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINALISTICS | 3.00 |
| CCJ1020 | INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3.00 |
| CJL1100 | CRIMINAL LAW | 3.00 |
| CJE2770C | FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY AND VISUAL DOCUMENTATION | 3.00 |
| CJE2643C | ADVANCED FORENSIC INVESTIGATION | 3.00 |
| CJL1062 | CONSTITUTIONAL LAW | 3.00 |
| CJL1130 | CRIMINAL EVIDENCE AND COURT PROCEDURES | 3.00 |
| CJE2642C | CRIMINALISTICS PRACTICUM | 3.00 |
| Elective | Elective | 1.00 |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.