Administration of Justice: General Forensic Investigation, C.S.C.

Career Studies Certificate

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 in need of training for promotion. The curriculum can be applied toward program electives in the Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice.

Course Curriculum

Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.

One Year			Credits
1st Semester
ADJ	171	Forensic Science I	4
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
MTH	154	Quantitative Reasoning	3
Choose One
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
SDV	101	Orientation to (a Specific Discipline)	1
Total			11
2nd Semester
ADJ	212	Criminal Law, Evidence, and Procedures II	3
Choose One
¹ADJ	275	Forensic Pathology	3
ADJ	298	Homicide Seminar	3
BIO	101	General Biology I	4
CHM	101	Introductory Chemistry I	4
²ADJ		Forensic Elective	3
Total			9-10
Total credits for the Career Studies Certificate = 20-21

One Year	Credits
1st Semester
Forensic Science I ADJ 171	4
College Composition I ENG 111	3
Quantitative Reasoning MTH 154	3
Choose One
College Success Skills SDV 100	1
Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) SDV 101	1
Total	11
2nd Semester
Criminal Law, Evidence, and Procedures II ADJ 212	3
Choose One
Forensic Pathology ¹ADJ 275	3
Homicide Seminar ADJ 298	3
General Biology I BIO 101	4
Introductory Chemistry I CHM 101	4
Forensic Elective ²ADJ	3
Total	9-10
Total credits for the Career Studies Certificate = 20-21

¹ Homicide Seminar must be three-credit option.

² Approved forensic elective courses include the following: ADJ 127, ADJ 164, ADJ 172, ADJ 186, ADJ 236, ADJ 275 as well as ADJ faculty approved electives including ADJ 295 Topics In or ADJ 298 Seminar courses.