Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:	7/12/05
Implementation Date:	7/14/05
Last Updated:	11/16/06

Technical Certificate of Credit

þ Institutionally Developed College: East Central Technical College

Program Name:	Forensic Analysis Specialist
Major Code:	FSA1
CIP Code:	430106
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	0740 / Criminal Justice Technology
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Ed Barnes

Program Description

The purpose of the Forensic Analyst Specialist technical certificate is to provide training opportunities for persons to gain employment or increase their knowledge in this growing field and provide opportunities for advancement. Courses in the technical certificate provide classroom and hands-on learning in the areas of crime scene investigation and the analysis and collection of evidence. The course will include instruction in blood splatter analysis; DNA collection and theory; crime scene photography and development; and fingerprint collection, classification, and identification.

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 212	Fingerprint Development	3	0	6	9	5	Institutionally Developed
HLS 213	Fingerprint Classification	5	0	0	5	5	Institutionally Developed
HLS 214	Fingerprint Identification	5	0	0	5	5	Institutionally Developed
HLS 220	Blood Pattern Analysis/Blood Detection	4	0	6	10	6	Institutionally Developed
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		25	0	24	49	33

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		18
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		Asset Test Required
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	35
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:	0
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		Yes
If yes, explain:		All applicants will be required to have a criminal background check. A failure to submit to a check or failing the background check will exclude the student from participating in internships and may prevent the student from gaining employment in this field.

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Posted: 12/06/06