Fox Valley Technical College
Associate Degree in Forensic Science
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
07 Jun 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 6,600 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Introduction
Forensic science is a fascinating field where law enforcement meets scientific investigation. Your training will introduce you to crime scene management, criminal law, and constitutional law. You will learn how to identify, document, collect, preserve, and analyze physical evidence. Gain experience with biological evidence such as DNA, as well as fingerprints and footwear impressions, trace evidence, tool marks, and more. You’ll also develop skills for crash scene investigation, and property and evidence management. Then you can enhance your credentials with a concentration in either physical evidence or digital evidence.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
Technical Studies
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Property/Evidence Management
- General Biology
- Cultural Diversity In Criminal Justice
- Basic Crime Scene Photography
- Impression Evidence
- Criminal Procedures
- Introductory Statistics
- Biological & Trace Evidence
- Crash Scene Investigation
- CCI: Investigating Internet Crime
- Forensic Science Capstone
- Constitutional Principles
General Studies
- College Technical Math 1A
- Written Communication
- Technical Reporting
- General Chemistry
- Think Critically & Creatively
- Intro to Psychology
Suggested Electives
- CCI: Computer Crime Investigation
- CCI: Basic Data Recovery
- Forensic Anthropology, Intro to
- Forensic Entomology, Intro to
- Public Safety Fitness and Wellness
Program Outcome
- Analyze evidence.
- Communicate effectively.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Investigate a crime scene.
- Manage and preserve evidence.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Crime Scene Technician/Specialist.
- Evidence & Property Specialist.
- Evidence Custodian.
- Forensic Technician.
- Identification Lab Technician.
- Insurance Investigator.
- Police Officer.