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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