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Criminal Justice Technology - Crime Scene Investigation Path - Associate in Applied Science Degree
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Crime Scene Investigation
This program offers an in-depth study in legal issues, fundamental principles, and investigative techniques used in criminal investigations, crime-scene processing, and case preparation. The Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) emphasis is designed for the student who is interested in seeking employment with a law-enforcement agency and, after academy training and probation, applying within his or her agency for a position in investigations or with a crime-scene unit. The CSI program is also designed for the current law-enforcement officer who is seeking additional education or training for advancement or as a member of an investigative unit or a crime-scene unit.
Students learn the basic principles of criminal investigations, crime-scene process, case preparation, and forensic-science techniques, applications, and equipment from both a theoretical perspective in the classroom and through hands-on field training. The program concludes with an intensive capstone course in which students develop education portfolios based on previous coursework and a 135-hour internship involving activities that require the application of concepts taught throughout the program.
For more information, contact:
Jeff Scott - (843) 349-7140
Career Outlook
The scientific advances in techniques, procedures, processes, and equipment in criminal investigations and the need for specialized knowledge and skills to successfully investigate crimes and crime scenes has created a demand for highly educated and trained employees, especially in the rapidly advancing fields of criminal investigations and crime scene investigations.
Jobs for forensic-science technicians are expected to increase by 20 percent in the next few years. CNNMoney.com named forensic-science technicians number 6 in its list of the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Fields. Employment growth in federal, state, and local government agencies is being driven by the increasing application of forensic-science techniques, such as DNA analysis, to examine, solve, and prevent crime.
For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Office of Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.
Employers of HGTC Alumni Include:
- Horry County Police Department
- Myrtle Beach Police Department
Program Information |
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Specific Admission Requirements for Program
Course Sequence and Progression Requirements |
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Curriculum Sequence |
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| First Semester - Fall | ||
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 115 | Criminal Law I | 3 |
| CRJ 202 | Criminalistics | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| CRJ 120 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CRJ 125 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRJ 201 | Fingerprint Science | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| or | ||
| MAT 101 | Beginning Algebra | |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| CRJ 203 | Forensic Photography | 3 |
| CRJ 230 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 | |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
| CRJ 130 | Police Administration | 3 |
| CRJ 220 | Judicial Process | 3 |
| CRJ 229 | Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | 3 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | ||
| CRJ 235 | Practical Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ 236 | Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| CRJ 242 | Correctional Systems | 3 |
| CRJ 260 | Seminar in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| HIS | History Elective* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
66 |
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| *Approved History Elective courses: HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 201, or HIS 202 | ||