Crime Scene Technician College Credit Certificate
Program Overview
This fast-track program provides students with an industry certification that strengthens their candidacy for employment in this growing area of criminal justice. The certificate prepares students for a career path in the field of criminalistics with a specialty in Crime Scene investigation or Forensic Science.
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Program Details
This is a 28-credit program designed to provide students with practical skills needed to work in a crime scene discipline. Students may also continue their formal education at Miami Dade College to earn an Associate in Science in Crime Scene Technology. Areas of study include:
- Fundamentals of Speech Communications
- Psychology of Personal Effectiveness
- Functional Anatomy
- Human Behavior
- Criminal Investigation
Career Prospects
Continued studies in this field may lead to employment opportunities such as:
- Forensic Science Technician
- Medical Examiner Investigator
- Insurance Investigator
- Legal Investigator
- Forensic Paralegal
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Laboratory Technician