This certificate is designed to offer a basic pattern of coursework that will prepare the participant to enter the professional field of crime scene investigation and forensic science at the assistant level. The successful participant will gain sufficient skills and understanding of the criminal investigative procedure to assist professional Forensic Identification Technicians, within the criminal justice system, in properly gathering, analyzing, preparing, and presenting crime scene evidence.

This course of study is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in municipal and county law enforcement agencies (i.e. police or sheriff departments), and/or to transfer to Bachelor’s degree programs in Criminal Justice or related fields to prepare for federal or state-level law enforcement positions (i.e., FBI, DEA, INS, etc.)

Associate of Arts or Science in Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement Emphasis course of study is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in municipal and county law enforcement agencies (i.e. police or sheriffs departments), and/or to transfer to Bachelor's degree programs in Criminal Justice or related fields to prepare for federal or state-level law enforcement positions (i.e., FBI, DEA, INS, etc.)

This certificate may lead to employment competency but does not lead to an Associate degree. This certificate is designed to offer a basic pattern of coursework that will prepare the participant to enter the professional fields of criminal and forensic investigations or evidence/property technician roles at an assistant level. The successful participant will gain sufficient skills and understanding of criminal investigative procedures to assist professionals in all areas of the criminal justice system to properly identify, gather, analyze, prepare, store, and present evidence in criminal matters, including law enforcement agencies, district attorney offices, criminal law offices, and private or commercial investigative agencies.

Make your next career move in forensic behavioral health, criminal justice, law and more with an online Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioral Health from Concordia University, St. Paul. Through 15 credit hours of coursework, you'll learn how to improve the lives of individuals involved in the criminal justice and legal systems. Complete the online certificate in one year and graduate with proven intervention strategies that will set you apart as a leader in the field.

Students will gain knowledge in the Criminal Justice field and be exposed to the workings of the criminal justice systems, introduced to law enforcement, its history and development in the U.S., the procedures and techniques relating to criminal evidence.

The Justice System Certificate will introduce students to the criminal justice system. Topics covered are not limited to but will include forensic science, corrections, law enforcement, investigations, the juvenile justice system, and careers in the field.

Earn a certificate in crime scene investigation. In one year or less. Demand is growing nationwide for crime scene investigators, both in security and police fields. But not just any crime scene investigators; these fields require investigators who not only are familiar with the procedures to record and process crime scenes appropriately but who also have the relevant investigative skills.

The Certificate in Applied Forensic Anthropology (CAFA) is a joint program offered by Leeward Community College and University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu (UH–WO). The Certificate is awarded by UH–WO upon the completion of all requirements.