Pierce College offers the Certificate in Criminal Justice Forensic Technician at the Fort Steilacoom campus and at the military sites. This certificate is designed to provide students with basic skills in crime scene preservation and courtroom testimony. Employment will depend upon, at a minimum, the successful completion of a two-year degree and other experience in the law enforcement field. Students wishing to obtain careers in forensic science will need to major in science and use this certificate to enhance their qualifications. Forensic scientists require a minimum of a four-year science degree for employment.