Criminal Justice and Public Safety
NEW! CRIME SCENE TECHNOLOGY & FORENSIC SCIENCE
Associate in Science Degree
Step into the world of crime scene and forensic science and learn how real investigations unfold. SJR State’s Crime Scene Technology & Forensic Science program gives you the practical skills and insider knowledge used every day by crime scene and forensic science professionals.
Through interactive coursework and hands-on lab experience, you’ll build a strong foundation in:
- Crime Scene Processing and Documentation
- Evidence Identification, Collection, and Preservation
- Forensic Procedures and Lab Techniques
- Crime Scene and Digital Photography
- Fingerprint Analysis and more
What type of careers do students go into?
Crime Scene Technician, Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Technician, Forensic Photographer, Fingerprint Examiner, Laboratory Technician
Where can graduates work?
Law Enforcement Agencies, Public Safety Organizations, Forensic Science and Crime Scene Units, Investigative and Evidence Processing Environments
Why choose Crime Scene Technology & Forensic Science?
Hands-on training through online coursework and on-campus labs, practical skills used by crime scene and forensic science professionals, faculty with real law enforcement and intelligence experience, direct pathway into the Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice - with a concentration in Applied Intelligence Studies, career-ready preparation for investigative and forensic roles. Visit the Crime Scene Technology & Forensic Science FAQs for more information.
Program Details
Program Code: 0230
Start Date: Fall 2026
Course Descriptions
Location: Online coursework and On-campus labs
How to Apply
Apply to SJR State*
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