The Criminal Justice Technology - Forensic Science Certificate provides in-depth knowledge of latent evidence systems and operations. Topics include crime scene processing, trace evidence, investigative photography and fingerprint processing/identification.

Program Learning Outcome

Graduates will:

Demonstrate proper crime scene techniques in the securing, searching, handling, collection, identification and preservation of evidence.

Major Courses

CJC 115 Crime Scene Photography (3 Credit Hours)
CJC 144 Crime Scene Processing (3 Credit Hours)
CJC 146 Trace Evidence (3 Credit Hours)
CJC 222 Criminalistics (3 Credit Hours)
CJC 245 Friction Ridge Analysis (3 Credit Hours)

Total Program Hours: 15

Note(s):

The credits obtained from this certificate may be applied toward the Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Technology - Forensic Science.

This certificate is issued by Gaston College and is not associated with third-party certifications.

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