FST3 Forensic Science Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term:	Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program:	7 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	68

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.

Contact Us

Julie Gates, B.S., Program Coordinator

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

 

Program Courses

First Term

ENGL 1101

Composition and Rhetoric

3

ENGL 1101: Required

Choose One: (Required)

COLL 1500	Student Success	3
	OR
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3

Social/Behavioral Sciences—Choose one: (Required)

PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3
	OR
POLS 1101	American Government	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Second Term

MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
SPCH 1101	Public Speaking	3

MATH 1111, SPCH 1101: Required

Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one: (Required)

HUMN 1101	Introduction to Humanities	3
	OR
MUSC 1101	Music Appreciation	3
	OR
ARTS 1101	Art Appreciation	3
	OR
ENGL 2130	American Literature	3
	OR
THEA 1101	Theatre Appreciation	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Third Term

BIOL 2113	Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL 2113L	Anatomy and Physiology Lab I	1
CRJU 1010	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
FOSC 1206	Introduction to Forensic Science	3

Fourth Term

BIOL 2114	Anatomy and Physiology II	3
BIOL 2114L	Anatomy and Physiology Lab II	1
FOSC 2010	Crime Scene Investigation I	4

Elective (Choose one elective from the list below)

 

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 and Toolmark Identification	4
FOSC 2041	Latent Print Examination	4
FOSC 2200	Forensic Firearm Injuries, Distance Determination and Firearm Safety	4
Total Credit Hours:		3-4

Fifth Term

FOSC 2011	Crime Scene Investigation II	4
BIOL 2117	Introductory Microbiology	3
BIOL 2117L	Introductory Microbiology Lab	1

Elective (Choose one elective from list below)

 

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 and Toolmark Identification	4
FOSC 2041	Latent Print Examination	4
FOSC 2200	Forensic Firearm Injuries, Distance Determination and Firearm Safety	4
Total Credit Hours:		3-4

Sixth Term

CHEM 1151	Survey of Inorganic Chemistry	3
	AND
CHEM 1151L	Survey of Inorganic Chemistry Lab	1
FOSC 2014	Documentation and Report Preparation	4
FOSC 2150	Case Preparation and Courtroom Testimony	4

Seventh Term

CRJU 2050

Criminal Procedure

3

Elective (Choose one elective from list below)

 

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 and Toolmark Identification	4
FOSC 2041	Latent Print Examination	4
FOSC 2200	Forensic Firearm Injuries, Distance Determination and Firearm Safety	4
Total Credit Hours:		3-4