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Forensic Science is a concentration under the curriculum of Criminal Justice Technology, which focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. 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.

 Student successfully completing a Basic Law Enforcement Training course, accredited by the North Carolina Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission will receive credit for CJC-113 Juvenile Justice, CJC-120 Interviews and Interrogations, CJC-131 Criminal Law, CJC-132 Court Procedure and Evidence, CJC-221 Investigative Principles, and CJC-231 Constitutional Law toward the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology. Students must have successfully passed the Commissions’ comprehensive certification examination and completed Basic Law Enforcement Training since 1985.

 Students successfully completing the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Basic Correctional Officer Training course, accredited by the North Carolina Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, will receive credit for CJC-132 Court Procedure and Evidence.