FS12 Forensic Science Technology, Diploma

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term:	Fall, Spring Summer
Minimum Length of Program:	6 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	53

Program Description

The Forensic Science technology program prepares students for various careers in the rapidly growing field of forensic science. Students will gain knowledge and skills in this program that will prepare them for entrance, retention, or advancement into careers such as crime scene investigation, death investigation, laboratory technology, evidence technology, forensic computer science, and general forensic science, or criminal justice fields.

Admission Requirements

Submit completed application and application fee
Be at least 16 years of age
Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
Meet assessment requirements

Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement

A criminal history will not hinder a student from receiving a certificate, diploma, or degree in a Public Safety program from Southern Crescent Technical College; however, a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the public safety field.

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Program Courses

First Term

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3

Second Term

ALHS 1011	Structure & Function of the Human Body	5
CRJU 1010	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
FOSC 1206	Introduction to Forensic Science	3

Third Term

ALHS 1015	Basic Inorganic Chemistry	2
FOSC 2010	Crime Scene Investigation I	4

Choose One: (Required)

COLL 1500	Student Success	3
	OR
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Fourth Term

FOSC 2011	Crime Scene Investigation II	4
FOSC 2014	Documentation & Report Preparation	4
FOSC 2150	Case Preparation & Courtroom Testimony	4

Fifth Term

CRJU 2050

Criminal Procedure

Elective (Choose one elective from the list below)

(only one may be CRJU 2060 or FOSC 2037; two must be labs)

CRJU 1062	Methods of Criminal Investigation	3
CRJU 1063	Crime Scene Processing	3
CRJU 2060	Criminology	3
FOSC 2012	Forensic Trace Evidence	4
FOSC 2028	Bloodstain Pattern Analysis	4
FOSC 2033	Death Investigation	3
FOSC 2035	Forensic Photography	4
FOSC 2037	Victimology	3
FOSC 2040	Forensic Firearms & Toolmark Identification	4
FOSC 2041	Latent Print Examination	4
FOSC 2200	Forensic Firearm Injuries	4
Total Credit Hours:		3-4

Elective (Choose one elective from the list below)

(only one may be CRJU 2060 or FOSC 2037; two must be labs)

CRJU 1062	Methods of Criminal Investigation	3
CRJU 1063	Crime Scene Processing	3
CRJU 2060	Criminology	3
FOSC 2012	Forensic Trace Evidence	4
FOSC 2028	Bloodstain Pattern Analysis	4
FOSC 2033	Death Investigation	3
FOSC 2035	Forensic Photography	4
FOSC 2037	Victimology	3
FOSC 2040	Forensic Firearms & Toolmark Identification	4
FOSC 2041	Latent Print Examination	4
FOSC 2200	Forensic Firearm Injuries	4
Total Credit Hours:		3-4

Six Term

Elective (Choose one elective from the list below)

(only one may be CRJU 2060 or FOSC 2037; two must be labs)

CRJU 1062	Methods of Criminal Investigation	3
CRJU 1063	Crime Scene Processing	3
CRJU 2060	Criminology	3
FOSC 2012	Forensic Trace Evidence	4
FOSC 2028	Bloodstain Pattern Analysis	4
FOSC 2033	Death Investigation	3
FOSC 2035	Forensic Photography	4
FOSC 2037	Victimology	3
FOSC 2040	Forensic Firearms & Toolmark Identification	4
FOSC 2041	Latent Print Examination	4
FOSC 2200	Forensic Firearm Injuries	4
Total Credit Hours:		3-4