Forensic Science, Certificate
Program Design
The Forensic Science certificate program is designed for students who want to obtain knowledge in the area of forensics for their work in criminal investigation. The certificate is recommended for students who are already working in the field of criminal investigation, those who would like to specialize in this area, or those who have a particular interest in the field of study.
Required Courses |
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| CJS* 225 | Forensic Science | 3 |
| CJS* 226 | Forensic Science II | 3 |
| CJS* 220 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJS* 213 | Evidence and Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| PSY* 217 PSYC 299 |
Psychology of Criminal Behavior or Forensic Psychology |
3 |
| POL* 111 POL* 112 |
American Government or State and Local Government |
3 |
| CHE* 111 BIO* 115 |
Concepts of Chemistry or Human Biology |
4 |
| Elective | Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJS* 227 | Forensic Photography | 3 |
| Total Credits Required: 28 | ||
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:1. Define forensic science and describe its importance in criminal investigation.
2. Define physical evidence and how it is used to provide investigative leads.
3. Describe the various approaches to different types of crime scenes.
4. Define specialized fields of forensic science
5. Collect evidence at crime scenes including photographic evidence.
6. Examine forensic evidence including fingerprints and firearms evidence.
7. Reconstruct shooting related cases and measure bullet trajectories.
8. Interpret bloodstain patterns at crime scenes.
9. Define concepts associated with crime scenes and crime scene reconstruction.
Source: 2009-2010 Course Catalog
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