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Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation

Purpose

The certificate in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) was developed to complement programs in Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Behavioral Sciences.  The objective of the undergraduate certificate is to help better prepare the next generation of crime scene investigators. The CSI courses will educate professionals who look to pursue careers as crime scene investigators (CSIs). The CSI Certificate will prepare those students who either are already working in the field of CSI or are considering this as a career choice. The education and training for crime scene investigators can vary greatly. The requirements for crime scene investigators may differ based on their specific duties, as well as the particular role and focus of the hiring agency. Excellent judgment, an attention to detail and poise under pressure are among the core competencies of effective crime scene investigators. This certificate will address ongoing education requirements for crime scene investigators, who must respond to rapidly advancing technology and other changes within the criminal justice system.

Note: Students are held to all prerequisite requirements; some students may require more than 5 courses to complete this certificate.

Curriculum

Core Requirements (9 credits)

Crime Scene Photography

Criminalistics

Crime Scene Applications and Practices

Electives (6 credits)

Choose any two of the following courses:

Behavioral Science

Contemporary Social Problems

Crisis Communications

Social Deviance

Computer and Network Security

Introduction to Computer Hardware and Operation

Introduction Computer Forensics

Mobile Device Security and Forensics

Network Forensics

Criminal Justice

Constitutional Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Investigation

Criminal Profiling

Criminal Evidence and Procedures

Ethics in Criminal Justice

Internship in Criminal Justice

Legal Studies

Constitutional Law

Cyberlaw

Electronic Discovery

Interviewing & Investigating

Psychology

Forensic Psychology

Introduction to Conflict Management

Dimensions of Organizational Conflict

Science

Applied Chemistry (with Lab)

Human Anatomy and Physiology (with Lab)

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.