College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
General Forensic Investigation
Career Studies Certificate
AN, MA, WO
Purpose: This curriculum is designed to provide an introduction to the forensic investigation aspect of law enforcement and investigation. It provides an overview of forensic evidence, investigation methods, and procedures suitable for persons exploring the field as a career option or needing training for promotion. The curriculum can be applied toward program electives in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Administration of Justice.
| One Year |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| ADJ | 171 | Forensic Science I | 4 | |||
| ENG | 111 | 3 | ||||
| MTH | 151 | Math for the Liberal Arts I | 3 | |||
| Total | 10 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| 1ADJ | 275 | Forensic Pathology or 2ADJ 298 Homicide Seminar or BIO 101 General Biology I or CHM 101 General Chemistry I | 3-4 | |||
| 3ADJ | Forensic Elective | 3 | ||||
| ADJ | 212 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 9-10 | |||||
| Total credits for the General Forensic Investigation Career Studies Certificate in ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE General Forensic Investigation=19-20 |
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All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at 91°µÍø.
1 Course should be selected according to desired Forensic specialty or emphasis.
2 Homicide seminars must be three-credit option.
3 Approved Forensic elective courses include the following: ADJ 118, ADJ 127, ADJ 134, ADJ 157, ADJ 164, ADJ 165, ADJ 172, ADJ 173, ADJ 174, ADJ 175, ADJ 176, ADJ 186, ADJ 226, ADJ 235, ADJ 236, ADJ 237, ADJ 276, ADJ 278.