Fingerprint Identification and Photography

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fingerprint Identification and Photography is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the field of fingerprint classification and identification. It is one pathway to the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Forensic Science.

Details

Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Fingerprint Identification and Photography (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5010N
Total credits required
10
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Synthesize multiple sources of information to make timely assessments. (AJS101, AJS213, AJS214, AJS290BN)
  • Solve problems through logical and sound reasoning. (AJS101, AJS213, AJS214, AJS290BN)
  • Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences. (AJS101, AJS213, AJS214, AJS290BN)
  • Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system. (AJS101, AJS213, AJS214, AJS290BN)
  • Collaborate with diverse agencies, community representatives and individuals to achieve common goals. (AJS101, AJS213, AJS214, AJS290BN)
  • Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, and current issues to criminal justice operations (AJS101, AJS213, AJS214, AJS290BN)
  • Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data. (AJS101, AJS213, AJS214, AJS290BN)
  • Practice professional standards appropriate to the field of criminal justice. (AJS101, AJS213, AJS214, AJS290BN)
  • Subscribe to and practice ethical behavior appropriate to the field of criminal justice. (AJS101, AJS213, AJS214, AJS290BN)
  • Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. (AJS101, AJS213, AJS214, AJS290BN)
Required courses
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:10
AJS101Introduction to Criminal Justice3
AJS213Evidence Technology: Fingerprints3
AJS214Evidence Technology/Photography3
AJS290BNCourtroom Testimony Seminar1

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