Criminal Justice Technology/Forensic Science, AAS
A5518C
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
Forensic Science is a concentration under the curriculum of Criminal Justice Technology, which focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, evidence processing and procedures.
Students will learn both theory and hands-on analysis of latent evidence. They will learn fingerprint classification, identification, and chemical development. Students will record, cast, and recognize footwear and tire-tracks; and process crime scenes. Issues and concepts of communications and the use of computers and computer assisted design programs in crime scene technology will be discussed.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of criminal justice organizations especially in local, state, and federal law enforcement, and correctional agencies.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Criminal Justice program, a graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of key principles, theories, and practices in criminal justice, including law enforcement, corrections, and the judicial system.
- Demonstrate critical reasoning, problem solving, and ethical concerns in criminal justice.
- Apply principles and techniques of forensic science to process, collect, analyze, and/or various forms of crime scenes and/or evidence.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree – Criminal Justice Technology/ Forensic Science is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3
| 3 |
| CJC 112 | Criminology |
3
| 3 |
| CJC 115 | Crime Scene Photography |
5
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
Second Semester
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice |
3
| 3 |
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law |
3
| 3 |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations |
3
| 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines |
3
| 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Third Semester
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology |
6
| 4 |
| CJC 120 | Interviews/Interrogations |
3
| 2 |
| CJC 146 | Trace Evidence |
5
| 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles |
5
| 4 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
Fifth Semester
| CJC 144 | Crime Scene Processing |
5
| 3 |
| CJC 250 | Forensic Biology I |
4
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
1st 8 weeks
2nd 8 weeks
| CJC 246 | Advanced Friction Ridge Analysis |
5
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 65
Electives
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
Choose one course from the
Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses from AAS Programs.