Crime Scene Technology, AS

Purpose

The Associate in Science (AS) in Crime Scene Technology program prepares students and professionals for further education and careers in criminalistics as a crime scene technician, photographer, or unit supervisor; fingerprint examiner, classification specialist, or lab assistant. Crime scene technologists can be employed by state attorneys, public defenders, medical examiners, law firms, and private industry. 

One or more College Credit Certificates are associated with this AS degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate proper procedures for documenting and preserving crime scene evidence using photography, video, and digital media to support investigative and legal processes.
• Apply techniques for collecting, developing, and preserving physical evidence, including fingerprints and crime scene data.
• Utilize crime scene safety protocols, mapping, measuring, logging, and report writing techniques to produce comprehensive and legally admissible documentation.
• Understand the criminal justice system and its processes, from crime scene investigation to legal proceedings.

Course Prerequisites

Many courses require prerequisites. Check the description of each course in the list below for prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions.  Students must complete all prerequisites prior to registering for a course.

Graduation Requirements

Students must fulfill all requirements of their program to be eligible for graduation.