Forensic Science Degree
Program Code: A5518C
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ACA-111 or ACA-122 |
College Student Success or College Transfer Success |
1 |
| CJC-111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC-131 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJC-144 | Crime Scene Processing | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CJC-113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJC-146 | Trace Evidence | 3 |
| CJC-221 | Investigative Principles | 4 |
| English/Comm. Elec | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Art | 3 | |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Summer | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science 1 | 0-3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Art 1 | 0-3 | |
| Hours | 0-6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CJC-212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3 |
| CJC-112 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJC-245 | Friction Ridge Analysis | 3 |
| Major Requirement Elec. | 3 | |
| Major Requirement Elec. | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CJC-231 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CJC-246 | Advanced Friction Ridge Analysis | 3 |
| Major Requirement Elec. | 3 | |
| Major Requirement Elec. | 3 | |
| Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 65-71 | |
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Optional Summer Semester
Students who complete any BLET after BLET 2000 may be awarded the following credits toward the Associate of Applied Science – Criminal Justice Technology (A55180).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJC-121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
| CJC-131 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJC-132 | Court Procedure & Evidence | 3 |
| CJC-221 | Investigative Principles | 4 |
| CJC-225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| CJC-231 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
This program is required to meet standards set by external licensing and/or accrediting bodies. As such, changes to admissions requirements, course requirements, completion requirements, and any other area of this program may occur with little or no notice to current or prospective students.
Electives
English/Communications
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following groups: | 6 | |
| Group 1: | ||
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| Group 2: | ||
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| COM-110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| or COM-120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | |
| or COM-231 | Public Speaking | |
Humanities/Fine Arts
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HUM-120 | Cultural Studies | 3 |
| HUM-160 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
Math/Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| BIO-110 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIO-111 | General Biology I 1 | 4 |
| CHM-151 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy 1 | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 |
Major Requirement Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 26 credits of the following: | 26 | |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| PSY-246 | Adolescent Psychology 2 | 3 |
| PSY-281 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family 2 | 3 |
| CJC-211 | Counseling | 3 |
| CJC-141 | Corrections 1 | 3 |
| CJC-213 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| CJC-132 | Court Procedure & Evidence | 3 |
| CJC-215 | Organization & Administration | 3 |
| CJC-214 | Victimology | 3 |
| CJC-121 | Law Enforcement Operations 1 | 3 |
| CJC-225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| CJC-160 | Terrorism: Underlying Issues | 3 |
| CJC-161 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| CJC-162 | Intelligence Analysis and Security Management | 3 |
| CJC-244 | Footwear and Tire Imprint | 3 |
| CJC-250 | Forensic Biology I | 3 |
| CJC-232 | Civil Liability | 3 |
| CJC-251 | Forensic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CJC-240 | Law Enforcement Management & Supervision | 3 |
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Transfer Courses
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Has prerequisites
Potential Careers
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