PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) certificate is a 21-credit hour Criminal Justice academic certificate that focuses on understanding the statutes, procedures, and policies associated with criminal investigations within the United States. This certificate is for those interested in CSI or currently working in law enforcement or a similar setting.
In addition to completing our program, students must obtain further certification from their respective state authorities to meet the required standards. For example, in Oklahoma, students interested in CSI must complete an 80-hour course mandated by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), which is necessary for certification by individual police departments CSI certification programs at the undergraduate level may not require a prior degree or education
PREREQUISITES
Sophomore Standing (25 or more successfully completed college-level credits) English Composition I and II
COSTS AND FEES
Courses in the Crime Scene Investiations certificate program cost $455/credit hour for lower division courses and $499/credit hour for upper division courses
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (21 hrs.)
CRJS 3103 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJS 3503 Criminal Law I
CRJS 3513 Criminal Law II
CRJS 3703 Criminal Procedure
CRJS 4103 Identification, Collection, and Preservation of Evidence
CRJS 4113 Principles of Investigation
CRJS 4513 Interview and Interrogation
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS: 21
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