Crime Scene Technology

(Pending State Approval)

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program) - 71 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.

Program Accreditation:
Students completing this program will be prepared to take certification exam given by the International Association for Identification (IAI),

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; FORSC 231

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

Summer Semester 1:
Humanities

Fall Semester 2:
CRJ 225; FORSC 241; COMM 110; SOC 110; FORSC 123

Spring Semester 2:
FORSC 242; CMNET 155; CRJ/FORSC Elective; CRJ 227 or CRJ 230

Summer Semester 2:
FORSC 243

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
CRJ 110	INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM	3
CRJ 225	CRIMINAL LAW	3
CMNET 155	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS	3
CRJ 227	ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
	or
CRJ 230	COURT PROCEDURES AND EVIDENCE	3
CHEM 115	FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMISTRY	4
	CRJ/FORSC ELECTIVE	3
FORSC 240	FORENSIC SCIENCE I	4
FORSC 241	FORENSIC SCIENCE II	4
FORSC 243	CRIME SCENE/FORSENIC INTERNSHIP * *	3
FORSC 123	FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY	3
FORSC 231	CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION	3
FORSC 242	FORENSIC SCIENCE III	4

Elective Courses
Course	Name	Credit
FORSC 120	CRIME SCENE IMAGING	3

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

** Enrollment in FORSC 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. FORSC 243 or elective is taken upon completion of CRJ 120 or FORSC 231, and FORSC 240, FORSC 241, FORSC 242 and department approval.

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