Crime Scene Technology

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program) - 64 Credit Hours

Program Information:
This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a crime scene technician, criminalist, evidence custodian or crime scene investigator.

Admission to the Program:
This program has specific academic requirements and students are encouraged to seek counseling from an advisor within the program. Many courses in the degree program have prerequisites that must be met prior to enrollment.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
ENGL 110; BIOL 140; CRJ 110; MATH 110; CRJ 130

Spring Semester 1:
ENGL 111; PSY 110; CHEM 115; CST 240; MATH 111

Summer Semester 1:
CRJ 201 or CRJ Elective

Fall Semester 2:
CRJ 225; CST 241; COMM 110; SOC 110; Humanities

Spring Semester 2:
CST 242; CMGEN 120 or CMNET 155; CST 243 or Elective, CRJ 227 or CRJ 230

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
BIOL 140	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY	4
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
ENGL 111	COMPOSITION II	3
MATH 110	CONCEPTS OF MATHEMATICS	3
MATH 111	GENERAL EDUCATION STATISTICS	3
PSY 110	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	3
SOC 110	AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	3
	HUMANITIES *	3

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
CHEM 115	FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMISTRY	4
CRJ 110	INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM	3
CRJ 130	INTRODUCTION TO INVESTIGATION	3
CRJ 225	CRIMINAL LAW	3
CST 240	CRIME SCENE TECHNOLOGY I	3
CST 241	CRIME SCENE TECHNOLOGY II	4
CST 242	CRIME SCENE TECHNOLOGY III	4
CMGEN 120	COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
	or
CMNET 155	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS	3
CST 243	CRIME SCENE TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP * *
	or
	CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTIVE	3
CRJ 201	INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
	or
	CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTIVE	3
CRJ 227	ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
	or
CRJ 230	COURT PROCEDURES AND EVIDENCE	3

* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree (page 6).

** Enrollment in CST 243 requires a separate application process and placement with a law enforcement agency. While an approved elective may be substituted for this course, enrollment is highly recommended for those seeking employment in the field. CST 243 or elective is taken upon completion of CRJ 130, CST 240, CST 241, and CST 242.

Illinois Central College encourages graduates to seek certification through professional associations such as the International Association for Identification. www.theiai.org.

For Program Information Contact:

Public Services & Community Outreach Department, North Campus, Cedar Hall, Room 87, (309)690-7694