Forensic Studies, Forensic Scientist Track, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.LEN.FORNSC.SCI

Total Credit Hours: 60 credit hours.

Purpose: Prepares students for careers in the area of criminal investigation and forensic science. Provides students with an educational opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in forensic studies and is a transfer program for students planning to pursue a bachelor degree in forensic science at another college or university. Prepares students with a continuous and thorough accumulation of knowledge in the field of criminal justice and forensic science.

Range of Occupations

Employment in criminal justice agencies that utilize forensics as an investigative tool.

Consultant
Correctional officer
Crime laboratory assistant
Detective
Federal police officer
Fire investigator
Juvenile justice counselor
Mobile crime unit assistant
Paralegals
Police officer
Private investigation agencies

Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center.

Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses

AACC faculty developed the following sequence of courses to encourage greater success in each student’s program of study. This sequence incorporates all of the student’s requirements for this degree and provides the student with essential notes to guide their success. It is recommended that students view and save this as they plan courses for this degree.

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Degree/Graduation Requirements

Degree Requirements

Students are expected to participate with their adviser in tailoring a mix of electives that will satisfy their own needs with respect to immediate and long-term employment.

General Education Requirements: 23-26 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

Program Requirements: 34-37 credits

CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1 4 credit hours
CHE 112 - General Chemistry 2 4 credit hours
CHE 113 - Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry 4 credit hours
CJS 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit hours
CJS 137 - Clinical Forensics 3 credit hours
CJS 222 - Investigation and Criminalistics 4 credit hours
CJS 250 - Introduction to Forensic Science 4 credit hours
PHY 111 - Fundamentals of Physics 1 4 credit hours AND
PHY 112 - Fundamentals of Physics 2 4 credit hours
OR
PHY 211 - General Physics 1 4 credit hours AND
PHY 212 - General Physics 2 4 credit hours
Elective (consult with an advisor) 0-3 credit hours
Applies to students who test into ENG 121 and need an additional 3 credits to meet the 60 credit hours required for the degree.

Related Educational Opportunities

Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings

Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

Transfer Agreements

Agreements may exist for this program of study. To access agreements, go to www.aacc.edu/transfer and then click on “Articulations.”

Additional Requirements

Computer Competency Requirement

See General Education Computing Competency Requirement for a list of approved courses. Students may satisfy the computer competency requirement simultaneously with the Computer Technology requirement.

Diversity Requirement

Satisfied by SOC 111 requirement.

Fast Track Option

This program has a Fast Track Option for those holding a college degree.

Forensic Studies, Forensic Scientist Track, A.A.S.

Range of Occupations

Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses

Degree/Graduation Requirements

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements: 23-26 credits

English: 3-6 credits

Arts and Humanities: 3 credits

Biological and Physical Sciences: 4 credits

Computer Technology: 4 credits

Health/Fitness/Wellness: 3 credits

Mathematics: 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits