The crime scene certificate prepares you for work in crime scene fields and forensics.
This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.
CCC.CS (28 Credit Hours)
This program is designed to prepare graduates for work in the field of crime scene investigations and forensics.
Program Required Courses
YEAR I – First Semester
†CCJ 1020 Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 cr.
†CJE 1640 Introduction to Criminalistics - 3 cr.
CJE 1642C Introduction to Crime Scene Technology - 3 cr.
†CJE 2600 Criminal Investigation - 3 cr.
CJE 2671C Latent Fingerprint Development - 2 cr.
CJE 2672C Fingerprint Classification - 2 cr.
YEAR I – Second Semester
CJE 1643C Advanced Crime Scene Technology - 3 cr.
CJE 2770C Forensic Photography - 3 cr.
†CJL 2130 Criminal Evidence and Procedure - 3 cr.
†CJL 2610 Courtroom Presentation of Scientific Evidence 3 cr.
†Courses symbolized with a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery methods. Online availability may vary by academic term.
NOTE: Coursework may be applied to the two-year AS degree Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies program.