Crime Scene Technology, Associate in Science
Program Code: CRAS
Meta-Major: PBSA
Location(s): Melbourne, Online
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: CPT - Common Placement Test (PERT, ACCUPLACER, SAT, ACT)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 43.0406
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1743040600
The Crime Scene Technology A.S. degree program has the following associated College Credit Certificate (CCC):
Crime scene technologists are employed by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, the State Attorney offices, public defender offices, medical examiners, law firms, and private industry. This program is designed to prepare an entry-level crime scene specialist to locate, identify, process, and preserve the crime scene as well as testify in court proceedings. This program is also appropriate for practicing law enforcement professionals who desire the opportunity to specialize and advance in the field of crime scene technology. Potential employment opportunities may be found as a crime scene technologist, crime scene photographer, fingerprint examiner and classification specialist, crime lab assistant, or crime scene unit supervisor.
Individuals considering enrollment must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and reading and critical thinking skills. Basic computer skills, including keyboarding, are strongly recommended prior to enrollment. Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| CCJ 1020 | American Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJE 1640 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CJE 1642 | Introduction to Crime Scene Technology | 3 |
| CJE 1643 | Advanced Crime Scene Technology | 4 |
| CJE 1644 | Crime Scene Safety | 3 |
| CJE 1671 | Latent Fingerprint Development | 3 |
| CJE 1672 | Fingerprint Classification | 3 |
| CJE 1770 | Crime Scene Photography 1 | 3 |
| CJE 1772 | Crime Scene Photography 2 | 3 |
| CJL 1610 | Courtroom Presentation of Evidence | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select 14 credits from the following: | 14 | |
| Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Critical Issues in Criminal Justice | ||
| Drugs, Alcohol and Crime | ||
| Microcomputer Applications | ||
| Ethics in Criminal Justice | ||
| Investigations | ||
| Criminal Procedures | ||
| Terrorism in Today's World | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Advanced Medical Terminology | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| Human Service Experience 1 | ||
| Human Service Experience 2 | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Learning Outcomes: Crime Scene Technology A.S.
- Demonstrate the collection and development of crime scene evidence
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate the proper methodology to process a crime scene.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Apply the techniques involved in the detection, enhancement and recovery of latent fingerprints with black power.
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Demonstrate the ability to classify the three basic fingerprint patterns.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems