Certificate of Completion in Forensic Investigation

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The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Forensic Investigation provides the student with a specialization in forensic investigation as it relates to crime. The curriculum presents a specialized scope of knowledge about photography, collection and preservation of evidence, and investigative strategies. The program provides students with an important knowledge base for investigative specialization in a wide range of disciplines and careers.

Details

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Academic Career: Credit
Degree/Certificate Type: Career and Technical Certificate
Academic Plan: Forensic Investigation (CCL)
Academic Plan Code: 5488
Total Credits Required: 18
Catalog Year: 2019-2020

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of the Forensic Investigation 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.

Forensic Science Technicians

$58,049 Show expanded career information for Forensic Science Technicians

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

Typical Education Level

a Bachelor's degree

Hourly Median Wage

$27.90

Annual Median Wage

$58,049

Annual Job Openings

Number of People Employed

488

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 8.4%

* Career and wage information provided by Emsi using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Emsi’s proprietary analytical processes. Emsi’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

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 may be required to successfully complete a College Success Course (CPD150 or CPD/AAA115) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Students should meet with an academic advisor about any concerns that may affect course enrollment.

Full-time

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Area	Credits
AJS215	Criminalistics: Physical Evidence	RC	3
AJS216	Criminalistics: Biological Evidence	RC	3
AJS241	Police Photography	RC	3
AJS275	Criminal Investigation I	RC	3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Area	Credits
AJS290AU	Child Abuse Investigation	RC	1
AJS290BH	Sex Crimes Investigation	RC	1
ASM/FOR275		RC

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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

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses within the program.

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 Forensic Investigation (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=103536).

Other Versions

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. Other versions of this pathway map from different catalog years are available below:

Catalog Year	Effective Dates
2019-2020	Current
2018-2019	5/29/2018 – 5/27/2019

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