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410.822.5400 · TTY users call via Maryland Relay · P.O. Box 8 · 1000 College Circle · Wye Mills MD 21679

Program: Criminal Justice
Option: Crime Scene Technician Option
Contact: Mr. Terry Alston
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Credits Required: 66

PURPOSE:
The curriculum in Crime Scene Technician has been developed and maintained in cooperation with the Maryland State Police, Maryland Natural Resources Police and local police agencies. The curriculum provides a broad foundation which will help prepare the student for entry or advancement in the field of crime scene investigation.

OCCUPATIONAL GOALS:
Advancement within the Profession, Commercial or Industrial Security Officer, Local, State, or Federal Enforcement Officer, and Private or Governmental Investigator.

PROGRAM:
The Crime Scene Technician program is designed to prepare students for entry-level placement and advancement opportunities in the field of crime scene investigation. The curriculum includes discussion of the criminal motives associated with particular crimes, courtroom presentation, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the crime scene technician. In addition to courses in Criminal Justice, students will also take courses in related areas and in general education. Students should consult with an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.

Program Requirements:

Course Credits
Fall I
CMJ 101 Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice 3
CMJ 111 Police Operations 3
ENG 101 Composition (G. Ed.) 3
FSC 101 Freshman Seminar Course (G. Ed.) 1
PED 103 Fitness and Wellness (G. Ed.) 3
SOC 161 Sociology (G. Ed.) 3
Spring I
CMJ 191 Criminology 3
CMJ 211 Techniques of Criminal Investigation 3
CMJ 216 Criminalistics I 3
CPL 201 Career Planning and Preparation 1
MAT Math Elective (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
POL 181 State and Local Government (G. Ed.) 3
Fall II
ART/HUM Arts/Humanities Electives (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.) 3
CMJ 108 Law Enforcement Administration 3
CMJ 214 Criminal Evidence and Procedures 3
CMJ 215 Juvenile Delinquency 3
CMJ 217 Criminalistics II 3
PSC 150 General Psychology (G. Ed.) 3
Spring II
COM REQ Communications Requirement (G. Ed.) 3
CPL 280 Cooperative Work Experience 3
NAT SCI Bio/Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.) 4
POL 180 U.S. Federal Government (G. Ed.) 3
PROG Crime Scene Tech. Program Electives 3

(G. Ed.) General Education Program Requirement

Please note: This information is for planning purposes only. The list of courses may not be complete. Please contact an advisor to be sure that courses are applicable to your desired course of study.

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