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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES:
This professional science certificate is for individuals who aspire to work in the criminal investigation field including professionals currently employed within the system who wish to expand current base knowledge in the collection of forensic evidence and the investigation of crime incidents.
The certificate consists of six courses designed to provide the student with an understanding of the criminal justice systems, basic investigation techniques, and the collection and preservation of evidence for use in a criminal court proceeding.
These courses are applicable toward degrees in justice studies at either the associate or bachelor level.
Students who complete this certificate will be able to:
- conduct investigations of crime incidents
- collect forensic evidence
- testify in court proceedings
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
AWARDING OF CERTIFICATE:
Upon successful completion of the program (18 credit hours at a minimum GPA of 2.0), the student will be awarded the forensic science certificate -- investigation focus.
Forensic Science -- Investigation Focus Certificate Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| FOC160 Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| JUS103 Foundations of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| JUS200 Principles of Investigation | 3 |
| FOC/JUS/SSC355 Methods of Investigative Inquiry | 3 |
| FOC/JUSXXX FOC or JUS Elective | 3 |
One of the following: | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 18 |