The Associate of Science degree in Forensic Science provides the foundation for students who plan to pursue a bachelor's or a master's degree in forensic science. The program combines a science curriculum with hands-on experience in collecting, processing, and analyzing physical evidence in criminal cases.

The forensic science degree is designed to introduce students to the many disciplines available within the field while providing a basic foundation to pursue specific areas of interest at a four-year college or university. Upon graduation with a forensic science specialization associate degree students can obtain employment as a forensic science technician or a records officer.

Forensic Science is a concentration under the curriculum of Criminal Justice Technology, which focuses on applying the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony, and criminal suspects. The study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, evidence processing, and procedures.

Hostos Community College offers a jointly registered dual admission program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science (B.S.) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The program provides HCC students with the same curriculum as the first two years of the forensic science program at John Jay.

The Forensic Science curriculum is designed to prepare students for transfer into a Forensic Science program at other institutions to complete their professional education.

Designed to provide specialized education for those students desiring a career as crime scene investigators, evidence technicians, or forensic evidence technicians.

The Associate in Science (AS) in Crime Scene Technology program prepares students for employment in criminalistics with a specialty in Crime Scene Technology.

Gain the skills and knowledge necessary for one of many exciting career fields relating to Biology, such as forensics, conservation, healthcare, pharmaceutical sales, teaching, and more.

This degree is for students who want to work in a computer forensics environment with electronic devices that may hold evidence used in a court of law. The extent of the analyses could be as simple as a personal computer or as complex as the main server for a large corporation.

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