Department Chair
2204 Hull Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303
Academic Advisor
2201 Hull Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303
What to Expect:
Course Work
Forensic Science is a concentration under the curriculum of Criminal Justice Technology, which focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony, and criminal suspects. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, evidence processing and procedures.
Students will learn both theory and hands-on analysis of latent evidence. They will learn fingerprint classification, identification, and chemical development. Students will record, cast, and recognize footwear and tire-tracks; and process crime scenes. Issues and concepts of communications and the use of computers and computer assisted design programs in crime scene technology will be discussed.
Career Paths
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of criminal justice organizations especially in local, state, and federal law enforcement, and correctional agencies.
Fact Sheet for Criminal Justice Technology’s: Forensic Science Associate, Diploma & Certificate Programs
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Associate Degree
Criminal Justice Technology – Forensic Science (A5518C)
Program Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Associate in Applied Science
Certificates
Forensic Science Certificate (C5518CC1)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Crime Scene Investigation Certificate (C5518CC2)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Introductory Forensic Science Certificate (C5518CC4)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
High School Connections
Introductory Criminal Justice & Forensic Science Certificate (C5518CH1)
Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Introductory Criminal Justice & Forensic Science Certificate (C5518CH4)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate