Official Title of Major: Forensic Studies - Forensic Police Science, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Code: AAS.CJS.ST-FOR.POL

About Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute - see www.aacc.edu

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.

Additional Program Requirements

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

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Karen Cook

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1   Students may substitute ENG 101A  for ENG 101.	3 credit hour
MAT 133 - Finite Mathematics  OR MAT 135 - Statistics	3 credit hours
SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology	3 credit hours
Biological & Physical Science GER	3 credit hours
CJS 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	3 credit hours
COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication  OR COM 116 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers	3 credit hours
CJS 136 - History of Homicide	3 credit hours
CJS 137 - Clinical Forensics	3 credit hours
CJS 250 - Introduction to Forensic Science	4 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Wellness Requirement   HEA 150 - Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED  OR EMT 104 - Emergency Medical Care, CPR & AED	3 credit hours
LGS 215 - Criminal Law  (formerly crosslisted as CJS 215 - Criminal Law)	3 credit hours
CJS 225 - Criminal Justice Ethics	3 credit hours
Technology Requirement   CTP 103  is recommended.  This requirement can also be met by CLEP exam.	3 credit hours
Elective (consult with an advisor)	4 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
LGS 216 - Criminal Evidence and Procedure  (formerly CJS 216 - Criminal Evidence and Procedure)	I
CJS 222 - Investigation and Criminalistics	4 credit hours
PHL 141 - Introduction to Logic	3 credit hours
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology	3 credit hours