Official Title of Major: Forensic Studies - Crime Scene Investigation, A.A.S.

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

Total Credit Hours: 60

Code: Contact Records Office

About the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute

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/): Darian Senn-Carter

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   (English Composition General Education Requirement) Students may substitute ENG 101A  for ENG 101.	3 credit hour
MAT 133 - Finite Mathematics  OR MAT 135 - Statistics   (Mathematics General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology   (Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement and Diversity Requirement)	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement	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   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication   (Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)	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
HEA 150 - Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED  OR EMT 104 - Emergency Medical Care, CPR & AED   (Wellness General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
LGS 215 - Criminal Law	3 credit hours
CJS 225 - Criminal Justice Ethics	3 credit hours
Technology General Education Requirement   Note: CTA 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	3 credit hours
CJS 222 - Investigation and Criminalistics	4 credit hours
PHL 141 - Introduction to Logic	3 credit hours
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology	3 credit hours