Forensic Science Certificate

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 1500Introduction to Criminal Justice3
FSCI 1510Survey of Forensic Science3
FSCI 3714Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation2
FSCI 3714LForensic Science CSI Lab1
FSCI 3716Forensic Science Evidence Analysis2
FSCI 3716LForensic Science Evidence Analysis Laboratory1
AND ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:6
Forensic Fire and Explosive Investigation
Trace Evidence
Forensic Firearms Examination
Death Investigation
Practice and Ethics in Forensic Science
Total Semester Hours18