2019-2020 College Catalog

Criminal Investigation Specialist TCC

Program Description (Major Code: CI31)

The Criminal Investigation Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit introduces students to the procedures, techniques, legal concerns and challenges associated with a criminal investigation. Combining classroom lectures and practical exercises in the program allows students to better comprehend the various investigative procedures. Students will gain introductory exposure to knowledge and skills that may encourage further academic preparation in such areas as forensic technology, crime scene investigation, death investigation, laboratory technology, evidence technology, forensic computer science, and other criminal justice related fields.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Official high school or GED transcript is not required to apply, however, you must complete and provide the official high school or GED transcript as a requirement for graduation. No credential will be awarded until the official transcript is received in the Office of Enrollment Services.
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Course Outline

Curriculum

Occupational Courses (24 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

CRJU 1010Intro. To Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1030Corrections

3

CRJU 1040Principles Of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 1062Methods Of Criminal Investigat

3

CRJU 1068Criminal Law - Criminal Justic

3

CRJU 2020Constitutional Law

3

CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3

Occupational Course Option – Select one of the following (3 Credits)

CRJU 1063Crime Scene Processing

3

FOSC 2010Crime Scence Investigation I

4

Occupational Course Option – Select one of the following (3 Credits)

CRJU 1072Intro. to Forensic Science

3

FOSC 1206Intro. to Forensic Science

3

Total Credit Hours: 30

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $5,492