Crime Scene Investigation Certificate Degree
Students desiring a concentration in the identification, documentation and preservation of evidence at crime scenes may choose a Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation as part of their degree completion plan. The CSI certificate will appear on the student's academic transcript and provide evidence that the student has satisfied academic requirements for departmentally recognized courses in the area. The CSI Certificate is available only to students who have a declared major in Criminal Justice Administration (BS or BA), a minor in Criminal Justice or major in Forensic Science (BS). The certificate will be awarded only after successful completion of the student's degree program in one of the above areas.
Department:
Degree Requirements:
| A. | Required courses | 9 sem. hrs |
| | CJAD 201 |  | Criminal Investigation | 3 hrs |
| | CJAD 203 |  | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 hrs |
| | CJAD 303 |  | Crime Scene Photography | 3 hrs |
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| B. | Elective courses | 6 sem. hrs |
| | (Taken from the following list) | |
| | CJAD 305 |  | Forensic Anthropology | 3 hrs |
| | CJAD 413 |  | Bloodstain Evidence | 3 hrs |
| | CJAD 433 |  | Topics (Departmental approval required) | 3 hrs |
| | CJAD 445 |  | Forensic Pathology | 3 hrs |
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Locations
The Crime Scene Investigation Certificate degree is available at the following locations: