2024-2025 College Catalog

Criminal Investigation Specialist TCC

Criminal Investigation Specialist TCC (Major Code: CI31)

Program Description

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.

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Career Information

Occupation

Forensic Science Technicians

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 10% nationally and 6% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $32,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

Safiyyah Mack
Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice

Academic Building: C2127
404.225.4577

samack@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms

Credit Hours: 30

Estimated Program Cost: $5,492

Required Courses

Occupational Courses (24 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

CRJU 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1030Corrections

3

CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 1062Methods of Criminal Investigation

3

CRJU 1068Criminal Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2020Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice

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 1206Introduction to Forensic Science

3

Total Credit Hours: 30

 

Program Outcomes

1. Graduates should be able to attain academic, occupational, and professional knowledge.
2. Graduates should be able to attain skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.