Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensics/Crime Scene Processing ConcentrationThis concentration is designed for Criminal Justice students interested in pursuing a more technical, specialized aspect of the field; that of Crime Scene Technician. The focus of this concentration is on the basic and advanced sciences necessary to investigate, gather data/evidence, and begin the processing of a crime scene. Crime Scene Technicians serve and assist the crime lab personnel and provide the foundation and starting point for investigations by following protocols for gathering evidence, taking pictures, recording measurements and securing an area for further investigation. Graduates will have career opportunities at the entry level, as either sworn or non-sworn personnel, in law enforcement agencies Crime Scene Investigation divisions, Bureau of Criminal Identification-Evidence Recovery Units, or in Crime Laboratories. Positions may also exist in the private sector. Graduates are also prepared to apply for and enter advanced study at the Graduate Program/Master’s Degree level. It is recommended that Criminal Justice majors who select this concentration have a strong background in sciences. Students are required to achieve a grade of C or better in the following courses: BIOL1001, BIOL1002, CHEM1001, CHEM1002, FORE2001, FORE2002, PHYS2001, and the Science Elective. Students who do not meet this requirement, after two attempts, will be dropped from this concentration. This sample curriculum sequence illustrates how a student might progress through the curriculum. Course sequence may vary as long as prerequisites are met. Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
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