Crime Scene Technology (A.S.)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid, Online
Location(s): Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: PBSA
Program Code: CRAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 43.0406
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1743040600
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.
The Crime Scene Technology A.S. degree program includes the following College Credit Certificate:
Individuals considering enrollment in this program 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.
Refer to the Associate in Science (A.S.) page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students will work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information.
Program of Study
| 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 (31 credits) | ||
| CCJ 1020 | American Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| CJE 1640 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CJE 1642 | Introduction to Crime Scene Technology | 3 |
| CJE 1643 | Advanced Crime Scene Technology | 4 |
| 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 | ||
| Ethics in Criminal Justice | ||
| Investigations | ||
| Criminal Procedure | ||
| 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 | |
Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CCJ 1020 | American Criminal Justice Fa, Sp | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| CJE 1640 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CJE 1642 | Introduction to Crime Scene Technology | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CJE 1672 | Fingerprint Classification Fa, Sp | 3 |
| CJE 1770 | Crime Scene Photography 1 Fa | 3 |
| CJL 1610 | Courtroom Presentation of Evidence Fa, Sp | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CJE 1643 | Advanced Crime Scene Technology Fa, Sp | 4 |
| CJE 1671 | Latent Fingerprint Development Fa, Sp | 3 |
| CJE 1772 | Crime Scene Photography 2 Fa, Sp | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Select 14 credits from the Technical Elective list on the Program of Study page.
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If no term is designated, course is offered every term.
- Fa
Course is offered in fall term
- Sp
Course is offered in spring term
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the collection and development of crime scene evidence
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate the proper methodology to process a crime scene
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Apply the techniques involved in the detection, enhancement and recovery of latent fingerprints with black power
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate the ability to classify the three basic fingerprint patterns
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems