The Forensic Science curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice
systems and crime scene operations. The study will focus on local, state, and federal
law enforcement, judicial processes, and forensic procedures. The crime scene investigator’s
role will be explored. Emphasis is on the criminal justice system; criminology; juvenile
justice; criminal and constitutional law; investigative principles; crime scene processing;
trace evidence; friction ridge analysis. The curriculum requires the study of psychology,
humanities, math, and writing skills.
Admissions
Students seeking admission to the Criminal Justice Technology curriculum should review
their background to determine if they are likely to qualify for employment in the
criminal justice field. Students who have concerns are encouraged to contact the Criminal
Justice department head for assistance. Upon entry into the Criminal Justice Technology
curriculum, students may be required to sign a statement indicating that they understand
that standards for employment are based on strict professional standards and that
a review of their background is their responsibility, not that of the College.
Additional credit may be awarded for completing Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
and state certification (since 1986) of the training, with a transcript from an accredited
BLET program in North Carolina. The Associate Dean, Health and Public Services approve
the final credit.
Students may be required to take one or more developmental English or math courses
before the required course(s) depending upon their SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test
scores.
Technical Standards
Students enrolling in the program must meet specific emotional, behavioral, physical,
and cognitive standards. This information is found in the Admissions office. Students
qualifying for special accommodations to these standards must contact the Coordinator
for Special Needs and Counseling at 336-506-4130 for more specific information.
Please Note: The sequence of courses for the evening program may be slightly altered.
Students completing a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) course accredited by the
North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or
the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission will receive
credit for CJC 120, CJC 131, CJC 132, CJC 221, CJC 225, and CJC 231 toward the Associate
in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology. Students must have passed
the Standards Commission’s comprehensive certification examination to receive such
credit.
AAS = Associate in Applied Science Degree
