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The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Crime Scene Investigation is designed to develop knowledge and skills required to investigate and reconstruct crime scenes using scientific evidence and logical analysis. The program provides instruction in criminal investigation procedures, collection and preservation of physical and biological evidence, death investigation techniques, crime scene reconstruction methodology and presentation of testimony in court.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Behavioral Science and Human Services
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Crime Scene Investigation (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5964
- Total Credits Required
- 启用8
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This program replaces:CCL/5490 Crime Scene Investigation
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Synthesize multiple sources of information to make timely assessments.
- Solve problems through logical and sound reasoning.
- 口头交流,视觉上和我n writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences.
- Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system.
- Collaborate with diverse agencies, community representatives and individuals to achieve common goals.
- Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, and current issues to criminal justice operations.
- Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data.
- Practice professional standards appropriate to the field of criminal justice.
- Subscribe to and practice ethical behavior appropriate to the field of criminal justice.
- Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Coroners
$60,188Show expanded career information for Coroners
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
$91,087Show expanded career information for Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
$97,579Show expanded career information for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Forensic Science Technicians
$65,035Show expanded career information for Forensic Science Technicians
Intelligence Analysts
$97,579Show expanded career information for Intelligence Analysts
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
$81,280Show expanded career information for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Police Detectives
$91,087Show expanded career information for Police Detectives
Police Identification and Records Officers
$97,579Show expanded career information for Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Patrol Officers
$75,273Show expanded career information for Police Patrol Officers
Supervisors of Police and Detectives
$107,778Show expanded career information for Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Admission Criteria
None
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS213or AJS243 |
Evidence Technology: FingerprintsorCrime Scene Reconstruction | 3 | |||
AJS214 | Evidence Technology/Photography | 3 | |||
AJS215or AJS219 or FOR105 |
Criminalistics: Physical EvidenceorCrime Scene Technology: Physical EvidenceorForensic Science: Physical Evidence | orSQ | 3–4 | ||
AJS216or FOR106 |
Criminalistics: Biological EvidenceorForensic Science: Biological Evidence | orSQ | 3–4 | ||
AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | Critical courseGateway course | 3 | ||
AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | 1 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS215or AJS219 or FOR105 |
Criminalistics: Physical EvidenceorCrime Scene Technology: Physical EvidenceorForensic Science: Physical Evidence | orSQ | 3–4 | ||
AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | Critical courseGateway course | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS213or AJS243 |
Evidence Technology: FingerprintsorCrime Scene Reconstruction | 3 | |||
AJS216or FOR106 |
Criminalistics: Biological EvidenceorForensic Science: Biological Evidence | orSQ | 3–4 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS214 | Evidence Technology/Photography | 3 | |||
AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | 1 |
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Program Information
- Learn more about the program and find contact information through one of the programs below:
- Administration of Justice
- Forensic Science
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisor讨论th的需求在你的大学e appropriate catalog year.
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