College Credit Certificate - Crime Scene Technician
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: Not Required
Academic Community: PBSA
Program Code: CRCC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 43.0406
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0743040600
This program prepares students for entry-level positions as a forensic science technician, crime scene investigator, or laboratory technician. Students will learn essential skills, such as collecting, identifying, and preserving physical evidence, as well as performing tests on various materials.
The credits earned in this certificate program can also be applied toward the A.S. Crime Scene Technology degree, opening up further career opportunities.
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.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
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Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| 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 |
| CJL 1610 | Courtroom Presentation of Evidence | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 28 | |
Learning Outcomes
- 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