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Criminal Justice Technology/Latent Evidence

Curriculum Description

Latent Evidence is a concentration under the curriculum of Criminal Justice Technology. This curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of latent evidence systems and operations. 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.

The following represents one way in which the certificate can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Certificate

C5518A NEW
NC CIP: 43.0106
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2014

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CJC 114 Investigative Photography 1 2 0 2
CJC 145 Crime Scene CAD 2 3 0 3
  Total: 3 5 0 5

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CJC 144 Crime Scene Processing NEW REQUISITE 2 3 0 3
CJC 245 Friction Ridge Analysis 2 3 0 3
  Total: 4 6 0 6

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CJC 221 Investigative Principles 3 2 0 4
CJC 246 Adv Friction Ridge Analys 2 3 0 3
  Total: 5 5 0 7

Total Credit Hours: 18

Additional Information

2014FA - New Certificate

C5518A NEW