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Oct 09, 2024
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2018-2019 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Forensic Technology Certificate Course Map
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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your certificate by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets certificate requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Forensic Technology Certificate, you are responsible for fulfilling all certificate requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
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2. Criminal Justice: Success Seminar
- CJ 103 Criminal Justice: Success Seminar (1 credit)
Course purpose: This course is an introduction to success in the CJ program. It will cover education plans, navigating through Pierce College, and how to be successful in the culminating project. You will learn about professional standards and employment requirements. It should be taken within the first two quarters.
3. Precalculus I
- MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
Course purpose: To be able to work a crime scene and testify in court, you will need to be able to understand the physics of the crime. Forensics is about Math, Science, and Criminal Justice. The way you think, and how you can explain the forensics to a jury will depend on working through this math course.
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
4. Investigative Technology
- CJ 205 Investigative Technology (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this course you will learn about crime scene investigation. You will learn skills which include, evidence collection, crime scene photography, fingerprinting, crime scene sketching, etc. This is a very interactive and almost lab like class with a large crime scene for you to put it all together.
5. Precalculus II
- MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course will continue to help you with your ability work a crime scene. You have to be able to understand the physics of the crime. Forensics is about Math, Science, and Criminal Justice. The way you think, and how you can explain the forensics to a jury will depend on working through this math course.
6. Natural Science Course Recommendation
Choose one
- CHEM& 110 Chemical Concepts with Lab (5 credits)
Course purpose: CHEM& 110 is offered spring quarter as “FORENSIC CHEMISTRY”. It is for those especially interested in Forensic Technology, but it is available for all to better understand Crime Scenes. - ANTH& 236 Forensic Anthropology (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this course you will learn about the criminal justice/forensic crime scene. You will get familiarized with forensic analysis of human remains. Also included is a theoretical and hands-on approach to the analyses of human remains within a medicolegal context.
7. Problem Based Research
- INFO 102 Problem Based Research Methods in Professional/Technical Programs (2 credits)
Course purpose: This class will assist you with your academic research and citation. This is not only imperative for your success in academic writing, but it also will help you research best practices and validate your evidence in order to best serve the community by making changes in the system. Information that is not credible can create more hurt in our system and to our citizens.
8. Criminal Justice in America
- CJ 112 Criminal Justice in America (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course gives an overview of theories and the major elements of the criminal justice system. You will be able to speak across the justice system and understand how the different elements (law enforcement, courts, corrections and support agencies) work together, or don’t at times.
11. Criminal Justice Course Recommendation
Choose one
- CJ 202 Concepts of Criminal Law (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course helps you understand the law, how it was developed and the elements of certain crimes. It is a course for all people who want to work in the justice field. You will also learn how to find out the ins and outs of a case and court processes. - CJ 245 Introduction to Investigation and Evidence (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course breaks down that law as to what you are allowed to admit to court and not as it pertains to evidence. As a forensic technician, lawyer, or police officer, this class will help you see the end results of your work.
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