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The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Crime Scene Investigation is designed to develop knowledge and skills required to investigate and reconstruct crime scenes using scientific evidence and logical analysis. The program provides instruction in criminal investigation procedures, collection and preservation of physical and biological evidence, death investigation techniques, crime scene reconstruction methodology and presentation of testimony in court.
Details
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- Academic Career
- Credit
- Degree/Certificate Type
- Career and Technical Certificate
- Academic Plan
- Crime Scene Investigation (HLC/DOE FA Hold) (CCL)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5964
- Total Credits Required
- 16–18
- Catalog Year
- 2019-2020
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of the Crime Scene Investigation (HLC/DOE FA Hold) program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this program. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by placement tests and completion of 100-200 level course pre-/corequisites and program prerequisites.
- Students should meet with an academic advisor about any concerns that may affect course enrollment.
Term 1
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-18 | ||||
| AJS213 or AJS243 |
Evidence Technology/Fingerprints or Crime Scene Reconstruction | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | |
| AJS214 | Evidence Technology/Photography | 3 | ||
| AJS215 or AJS219 or FOR105 |
Criminalistics: Physical Evidence or Crime Scene Technology: Physical Evidence or Forensic Science: Physical Evidence | 3–4 | ||
| AJS216 or FOR106 |
Criminalistics: Biological Evidence or Forensic Science: Biological Evidence | 3–4 | ||
| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 | ||
| AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | 1 | ||
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Program Information
- Learn more about the program and find contact information through one of the programs below:
- Forensic Investigation
- Administration of Justice
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Program Area Key
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- COM = Oral Communication
- CR = Critical Reading
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FE = Free Elective
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- NS = Natural Science
- PP = Program Prerequisite
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
- RC = Required Courses
- RE = Restricted Electives
Disclaimer
All information is administered by the Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation at Maricopa County Community College District and published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
View MCCCD’s program website for the Certificate of Completion in Crime Scene Investigation (HLC/DOE FA Hold) (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=136653).