Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation
Purpose
The certificate in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) was developed to complement programs in Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Behavioral Sciences. The objective of the undergraduate certificate is to help better prepare the next generation of Crime Scene Investigators. The CSI courses will educate professionals who look to pursue careers as Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs). The CSI Certificate will prepare those students who either are already working in the field of CSI or are considering this as a career choice. The education and training for crime scene investigators can vary greatly. The requirements for crime scene investigators may differ based on their specific duties, as well as the particular role and focus of the hiring agency. Excellent judgment, an attention to detail and poise under pressure are among the core competencies of effective crime scene investigators. This certificate will address ongoing education requirements for crime scene investigators, who must respond to rapidly advancing technology and other changes within the criminal justice system.
Note: Students will be held to all course prerequisites.
Curriculum
Core Requirements (9 credits)
Electives (6 credits)
Choose any two of the following courses:
Behavioral Science
| SOC 303 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 352 | Special Topics: Crisis Communications | 3 |
| SOC 405 | Social Deviance | 3 |
Computer and Network Security
| SEC 100 | Introduction to Computer Hardware and Operation | 3 |
| SEC 350 | Introduction Computer Forensics | 3 |
| SEC 355 | Mobile Device Security and Forensics | 3 |
| SEC 440 | Network Forensics | 3 |
Criminal Justice
Legal Studies
Psychology
Science
| SCI 302 | Secret of Life: A Study of Human Biology | 3 |
| SCI 315 | Applied Chemistry (with Lab) | 4 |
| SCI 331 | Microbiology | 3 |
| SCI 335 | Human Anatomy and Physiology (with Lab) | 4 |