Crime Scene Technology, Associate in Science
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Online
Location(s): Melbourne, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: PBSA Public Safety
Program Code: CRAS
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.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy 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 Procedure | ||
| 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 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
| CCJ 1020 | American Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| CJE 1640 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CJE 1642 | Introduction to Crime Scene Technology | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| CJE 1644 | Crime Scene Safety | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Term 4 | ||
| CJE 1672 | Fingerprint Classification | 3 |
| CJE 1770 | Crime Scene Photography 1 | 3 |
| CJL 1610 | Courtroom Presentation of Evidence (Technical Elective) 1 | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| CJE 1643 | Advanced Crime Scene Technology | 4 |
| CJE 1671 | Latent Fingerprint Development | 3 |
| CJE 1772 | Crime Scene Photography 2 | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Technical Elective List: BSCC 1084 Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology, CCJ 1010 Criminology, CCJ 2022 Critical Issues in Criminal Justice,CCJ 2650 Drugs, Alcohol and Crime, CGS 2100 Microcomputer Applications, CJE 2330 Ethics in Criminal Justice, CJE 2600 Investigations, CJL 1400 Criminal Procedure, DSC 1005 Terrorism in Today's World, ENC 2210 Technical Writing, HSC 1532 Advanced Medical Terminology, MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra, OST 2335 Business Communications, SOW 1051 Human Service Experience 1, SOW 1052 Human Service Experience 2, and SPC 2608 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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
- Demonstrate knowledge in protection from Pathogens and other chemicals. Property use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems