2016 – 2017
Latent Evidence is a concentration under the curriculum of Criminal
Justice Technology. This curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of
latent evidence systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and
federal law enforcement, evidence processing, and procedures. Students
will learn both theory and hands-on analysis of latent evidence. They will
learn fingerprint classification, identification, and chemical development.
Students will record, cast, and recognize footwear and tire-tracks, and
process crime scenes. Issues and concepts of communications and the
use of computers and computer assisted design programs in crime scene
technology will be discussed. Graduates should qualify for employment
in a variety of criminal justice organizations, especially in local, state, and
federal law enforcement, and correctional agencies.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
SHC
English/Communications:
ENG 111
Writing and Inquiry.......................................................................3
ENG 113
Literature-Based Research............................................................. 3
OR
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting...........................................3
Humanities/Fine Arts:
Elective
.......................................................................................................3
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
MAT 110
Math Measurement & Literacy......................................................3
OR
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy.....................................................3
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
PSY 150
General Psychology.......................................................................3
MAJOR COURSES:
CIS
110
Introduction to Computers.............................................................3
CJC 111
Intro to Criminal Justice................................................................ 3
CJC112 Criminology...................................................................................3
CJC 113
Juvenile Justice..............................................................................3
CJC 121
Law Enforcement Operations........................................................3
CJC 131
Criminal Law.................................................................................3
CJC 132
Court Procedure & Evidence.........................................................3
CJC 144
Crime Scene Processing................................................................3
CJC 146
Trace Evidence..............................................................................3
CJC 212
Ethics & Comm Relations.............................................................3
CJC 221
Investigative Principles..................................................................4
CJC222 Criminalistics.................................................................................3
CJC 231
Constitutional Law........................................................................3
CJC
245
Friction Ridge Analysis.................................................................3
CJC 246
Adv. Friction Ridge Analy.............................................................3
CJC 250
Forensic Biology I.........................................................................3
OR
CJC 251 Forensic Chemistry I.......................................................4
PSY 231
Forensic Psychology......................................................................3
Criminal Justice Elective.........................................................................................1-4
CJC 114
Investigative Photography................................................... 2
WBL XXX
Work-Based Learning ...................................................... 1-4
Total Credit Hours Required..................................................................... 68/72
DEVELOPMENTAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS*
CTS 080
Computing Fundamentals..............................................................3
DRE 098
Integrated Reading Writing III......................................................3
DMA DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030 (MAT 110) ..............................................3
DMA DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050 (MAT 143)...........5
*Developmental coursework (including all prerequisites) will be required of students
whose placement test scores indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of
reading, English, mathematics, and computers. Please refer to the Course Descriptions
section for prerequisite course information.
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
Credit
Clin/WkExp
Courses required to meet graduation requirements in this curriculum
are offered during day and evening hours. Minimum time for
completion: Day – five semesters full-time attendance; Evening – ten
semesters part-time attendance. The Associate in Applied Science
degree is awarded graduates of this curriculum.
Lab
Latent Evidence Concentration
A.A.S. Program (A5518A)
Class
Criminal Justice Technology
Latent Evidence Concentration • A5518A
Suggested Program Sequence Day
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY
Fall – 1st year
CJC 111 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 0 0 3
CJC 131 Criminal Law 3 0 0 3
CJC 132 Court Procedures & Evidence 3 0 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
Total
12 0 0 12
Spring – 1st year
CJC 112 Criminology 3
CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations 3
CJC 221 Investigative Principles 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2
Total
11
Summer – 1st year
ENG 113 Literature-Based Research 3
OR ENG 114 Prof. Research & Reporting 3
MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy 2
OR MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy 2
PSY 150 General Psychology 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
Total
11
3
3
4
3
4 0 13
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
3
2 0 12
Fall – 2nd year
CJC 113 Juvenile Justice 3 0 0
CJC 146 Trace Evidence 2 3 0
CJC 231 Constitutional Law 3 0 0
CJC 245 Friction Ridge Analysis 2 3 0
Criminal Justice Elective
Total 10 6 0
3
3
3
3
1/4
13/16
Spring – 2nd year
CJC 222 Criminalistics 3 0 0 3
CJC 144 Crime Scene Processing 2 3 0 3
CJC 212 Ethics & Comm. Relations 3 0 0 3
CJC 246 Adv. Friction Ridge Analy 2 3 0 3
CJC 250 Forensic Biology I 2 2 0 3
OR CJC 251 Forensic Chemistry I 3 2 0 4
PSY 231
Forensic Psychology 3 0 0 3
Total
15/16 8 0 18/19
Grand Total
59/60 20 0 68/72
2016 – 2017
Credit
Clin/WkExp
Lab
Class
Criminal Justice Technology
Latent Evidence Concentration • A5518A
Suggested Program Sequence Evening
Fall – 1st year
CJC 111
Intro to Criminal Justice
3
0 0 3
CJC 131
Criminal Law
3
0 0 3
ENG
111
Writing and Inquiry
3
0 0 3
Total
9 0 09
Spring – 1st year
CJC 121
Law Enforcement Operations
3
0 0 3
CIS
110
Introduction to Computers
2
2 0 3
Total
5 2 0 6
Summer – 1st year
MAT 110
Math Measurement & Literacy
2
2 0 3
OR MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy
2
2 0 3
PSY
150
General Psychology
3
0 0 3
Total
5 2 06
Fall – 2nd year
CJC 113
Juvenile Justice
3
0 0 3
CJC 146
Trace Evidence
2
3 0 3
Criminal Justice Elective
1/4
Total
5 3 07/10
Spring – 2nd year
CJC 144
Crime Scene Processing
2
3 0 3
CJC 212
Ethics & Comm Relations
3
0 0 3
PSY
231
Forensic Psychology
3
0 0 3
Total
8 3 09
Summer – 2nd year
ENG 113
Literature-Based Research
3
0 0 3
OR ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3
0 0 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
0 0 3
Total
6 0 06
Fall – 3rd year
CJC
132
Court Procedures & Evidence
3
0 0 3
Total
3 0 03
Spring – 3rd year
CJC 221
Investigative Principles
3
2 0 4
CJC
112
Criminology
3
0 0 3
Total
6 2 07
Fall – 4th year
CJC 231
Constitutional Law
3
0 0 3
CJC
245
Friction Ridge Analysis
2
3 0 3
Total
5 3 06
Spring – 4th year
CJC 222
Criminalistics
3
0 0 3
CJC 246
Adv. Friction Ridge Analy
2
3 0 3
CJC 250
Forensic Biology I
2
2 0 3
OR CJC 251 Forensic Chemistry I
3
2 0 4
Total
7/8 5 0 9/10
Grand Total
59/60 20 0 68/72
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY
Latent Evidence Concentration Crime Scene Investigation
Certificate Program (C5518A01)
MAJOR COURSES:
SHC
CJC 111
Intro to Criminal Justice................................................................3
CJC 114
Investigative Photography.............................................................2
CJC 144
Crime Scene Processing................................................................3
CJC 146
Trace Evidence..............................................................................3
CJC 221
Investigative Principles..................................................................4
CJC
245
Friction Ridge Analysis................................................................. 3
Total Credit Hours Required.........................................................................18
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY
Latent Evidence Concentration Crime Scene Investigation
Cert. Prog. Suggested Sequence (C5518A01)
Fall – 1st year
CJC 111
Intro to Criminal Justice
3 0 0 3
CJC 146
Trace Evidence
2 3 0 3
CJC114 Investigative Photography
1 202
CJC245 Friction Ridge Anaalysis
2 303
Total
8 5011
Spring – 1st year
CJC 221
Investigative Principles
3 2 0 4
CJC 144
Crime Scene Processing
2 3 0 3
Total
5 507
Grand Total
13
13 0 18