Criminal Justice Technology/Forensic Science
Curriculum Description
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.
The following represents one way in which the program of study 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.
Associate in Applied Science
A5518C REVISED
NC CIP: 43.0106
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2020
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC 111 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 146 | Trace Evidence | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 14 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC 112 | Criminology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I NEW VERSION | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Writing/Research in the Disc | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 15 | 2 | 0 | 16 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC 115 | Crime Scene Photography | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 145 | Crime Scene CAD | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Comm Relations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC 144 | Crime Scene Processing | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 245 | Friction Ridge Analysis NEW REQUISITE | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 251 | Forensic Chemistry I NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Law Enforcement Operations | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| Total: | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 246 | Adv Friction Ridge Analys | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 252 | Forensic Chemistry II | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Criminalistics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Forensic Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 11 | 5 | 0 | 16 | |
Total Credit Hours: 68
Additional Information
Students successfully completing Basic Law Enforcement Training accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission may receive credit for the following criminal justice courses: CJC 131, CJC 221 and CJC 231 for a total of 10 semester hours that may be counted toward the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology – Forensic Science. To qualify, students must have successfully passed the Criminal Justice Commission’s comprehensive certification exam and must have completed BLET since 1985.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: HUM 115, HUM 220, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
**Hours vary depending on course selection.
A5518C REVISED