Crime Scene Investigation

Certificate: Public Service
Credit Requirements: 30 Semester Credit Hours

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions where a degree is not required but where crime scene investigation education enhances employability and promotion.

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or TTC's placement test. See your advisor for reading and writing placement.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

First Semester - Fall

Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

 

Criminology

3

 

Practical Crime Scene Investigations

3

 

Criminal Evidence

3

Total 12

Second Semester - Spring

 

Criminal Justice Report Writing

3

 

Criminalistics

3

** 

Criminal Justice Internship I

3

Total 9

Third Semester - Summer

 

Introduction to Computers

3

 

Criminal Investigation I

3

 

Criminal Profiling

3

Total 9

*Offered in both Fall and Spring semesters

**Approval from advisor is required.