The Forensic Sciences Certificate is an 18 hour program that emphasizes crime scene investigation and basic information regarding the use of forensic work within multiple career fields. The student can pick their own advanced courses based upon their desired career.
Upon completion of the Forensic Science Certificate, the student will be able to:
- Describe various subfields of forensic science, and identify where forensic sciences fit into the Criminal Justice system
- Examine crime scenes, recover evidence, and perform basic scientific tests within a laboratory setting
- Apply biological, chemical, mathematical, and physics theory towards solving crimes
- Evaluate the probative value of forensic evidence such as hair examination, drug analysis, and fire investigation
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| CRJS 1500 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| FSCI 1510 | Survey of Forensic Sciences | 3 |
| FSCI 3714 | Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation | 2 |
| FSCI 3714L | Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation Lab | 1 |
| FSCI 3716 | Forensic Science Evidence Analysis | 2 |
| FSCI 3716L | Forensic Science Evidence Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
| AND ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES: | 6 | |
| FSCI 3700 | Forensic Fire and Explosive Investigation | 3 |
| FSCI 4852 | Trace Evidence | 3 |
| FSCI 4853 | Forensic Firearms Examination | 3 |
| FSCI 4850C | Special Topics in Criminal Justice Death Investigation | 3 |
| FSCI 5814 | Practice and Ethics in Forensic Science | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 33 | |