Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Dual Enrollment, On Campus
Forensic Science is a concentration under the curriculum of Criminal Justice Technology. This curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of forensic science systems and operations. Studies will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, evidence processing and procedures.
Students will learn both theory and hands-on analysis of forensic science. 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.
The Criminal Justice Technology: Forensic Science classes and crime lab are located in Mount Airy at the Center for Public Safety.
This program is offered through our Career and College Promise Dual Enrollment program.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of criminal justice organizations especially in local, state, and federal law enforcement, and correctional agencies.
Available Courses: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, ART 116, ART 118, ART 283, DRA 111, DRA 126, ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 233, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 243, ENG 261, ENG 262, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 122, HUM 130, HUM 220, MUS 110, MUS 112, MUS 210, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212 or REL 221.
Total credits needed to graduate: 32 Hours
Total credits needed to graduate: 18 Hours
These courses offered at the Center for Public Safety: CJC 115, CJC 144, CJC 146, CJC 222, CJC 245, and CJC 246.
This certificate is offered to high school students through the Career and College Promise program (C5518CX).
The BLET program at SCC has instructors from various law enforcement agencies, which allows the students to explore different agencies and what that particular agency can offer,
Angie Key
Class of 1997, Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Technology
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