Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:	1/11/2006
Implementation Date:	4/2006
Last Updated:	12/19/07

*State Standard

RInstitutionally Developed

*College: East Central Technical College

Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Name:	Crime Scene Investigation Specialist
Major Code:	CRN1
CIP Code:	430106
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	0740 / Criminal Justice
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Ed Barnes

Program Description

The Crime Scene Investigation Specialist Technical Certificate is designed to provide training opportunities for persons to enhance their skills as crime scene investigators leading to advancement in law enforcement agencies. Courses in the TCC provide both classroom and hands-on learning in the areas of processing crime scene forensics including photography, blood splatter analysis as well as performing other evidence gathering technicians related to a crime scene. This TCC will provide forensic technicians and other law enforcement personnel the skills required to work in a crime scene environment leading to advancement in their field.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type

HLS 210	Crime Scene Forensics / Investigation	4	0	6	10	6	Institutionally Developed
HLS 211	Criminal Investigation Photography	4	0	6	10	6	Institutionally Developed
HLS 220	Blood Pattern Analysis / Blood Detection	4	0	6	10	6	Institutionally Developed
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		12	0	18	30	18

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		No
Test:		Admissions test not required.
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	0
	English:	0
	Mathematics:	0
	Algebra:	0
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		Yes
If yes, explain:		Current employment in a law enforcement field.

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Posted: 1/12/07