| GENERAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATION
Career Studies Certificate AN, MA, WO
Purpose: This curriculum is designed to provide an introduction
to the forensic investigation aspect of law enforcement and investigation.
It provides an overview of forensic evidence, investigation methods,
and procedures suitable for persons exploring the field as a
career option or needing training for promotion. The curriculum
can be applied toward program electives in the Associate in Applied
Science degree in Administration of Justice.
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One Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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ADJ |
171 |
Forensic Science I |
4 |
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ENG |
111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
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MTH |
151 |
Mathematics for the Liberal Arts |
3 |
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1 ADJ |
275 |
Forensic Pathology OR |
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1,2 |
ADJ |
298 Homicide Seminar OR |
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1 |
BIO |
101 General Biology I OR |
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1 |
CHM |
101 General Chemistry I |
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3-4 |
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ADJ |
212 |
Criminal Law, Evidence, and Procedures II |
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3 |
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3 ADJ |
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Forensic Elective |
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3 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
10 |
9-10 |
Total credits required for the General Forensic Investigation
Career Studies Certificate = 19-20
All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development
(STD) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NVCC.
1 Course should be selected
according to desired Forensic specialty or emphasis.
2 Elective must be the
three-credit Homicide seminar.
3 Approved Forensic
elective courses include the following: ADJ 118, ADJ 127, ADJ
134, ADJ 157, ADJ 165, ADJ 172, ADJ 173,
ADJ 174, ADJ 175, ADJ 176, ADJ 186, ADJ 226, ADJ 235, ADJ 236,
ADJ 237, ADJ 276, ADJ 278.
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