Crime Scene Investigation Certificate

Division: Technology and Engineering

PROGRAM CODE: 2C42418

The Crime Scene Investigation Skills Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a crime scene investigator or field evidence technician in the law enforcement field. This certificate requires a total of 16.5 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.

Required Courses (16.5 units):
AJ 092 FCrime Scene Investigation1
AJ 093 FDNA Genetic Fingerprinting0.5
AJ 151 FPolice Report Writing3
AJ 222 FRules of Evidence3
AJ 223 FCriminal Investigation3
AJ 230 FCrime Scene Techniques3
PHOT 111 FIntroduction to Photography from Analog to Digital3
Total Units16.5

Outcome 1: Demonstrate an understanding of practical and theoretical crime scene investigations skills using methods acceptable per industry recognized standards for entry level positions.

Outcome 2: Demonstrate the ability to collect evidence at a crime scene using methods acceptable to industry-recognized standards for entry-level positions.


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