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Forensic Science Certificate
Purpose
The certificate program in Forensic Science
prepares individuals for entry level positions in law
enforcement. The program also provides an additional
professional credential for current law enforcement
officers and related occupations.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the general
requirements for admission to the College, applicants
are advised that virtually all law enforcement agencies
set physical standards and investigate the moral
character of all applicants.
Forensic Science Certificate Curriculum
Occupational Related |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| ADJ 100 |
Survey of Criminal Justice |
3 |
| ADJ 134 |
Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence |
3 |
| ADJ 171 |
Forensic Science I |
4 |
| ADJ 211 |
Criminal Law, Evidence & Procedure I |
3 |
| ADJ 212 |
Criminal Law, Evidence & Procedure II |
3 |
| ADJ 236 |
Basic Criminal Investigation |
3 |
| ADJ 237 |
Advanced Criminal Investigation |
3 |
Total
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22 |
General Education |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
| ITE 115 |
Basic Computer Literacy |
3 |
| SOC 200 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
| HLT 106 |
First Aid and Safety |
2 |
| SDV 100 |
College Success Skills |
1 |
Total
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12 |
Minimum Credit Hours for Certificate: 34 |
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