Griffin Technical College

FORENSIC SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Curriculum | Course Descriptions


Claire Shepard Forensic Science Technology Program Coordinator
Phone 770-229-3487
E-MAIL
cshepard@griffintech.edu

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The Forensic Science Technology program prepares students for various careers in the rapidly growing field of forensic science. Students will gain knowledge and skills in this program that will prepare them for entrance, retention or advancement into careers such as crime scene investigation, death investigation, laboratory technology, evidence technology, forensic computer science, and general forensic science or criminal justice fields.

Forensic Science Technology Frequently Asked QuestionsAdobe PDF Document

Check out these websites on Forensic Science:

American Academy of Forensic Sciences: www.aafs.org
International Association of Identification: www.theiai.org
Crime Scene Investigation: www.crime-scene-investigator.net
General Forensic Science Questions: www.forensicpage.com


THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM

The forensic science technology program prepares students for various careers in the rapidly growing field of forensic science. Students will gain knowledge and skills in this program that will prepare them for entrance, retention or advancement into careers such as crime scene investigation, death investigation, laboratory technology, evidence technology, forensic computer science, and general forensic science or criminal justice fields.

Degree Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and also must: 1. Be at least 18 years of age. 2. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma, GED, or college degree. 3. Present acceptable ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last five years or transfer of program level English and math from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better. 4. Some courses require a grade of "C" or higher for advancement to the next course of study.

THE DIPLOMA PROGRAM

The Forensic Science Technology program prepares students for various careers in the rapidly growing field of forensic science. Students will gain knowledge and skills in this program that will prepare them for entrance, retention or advancement into careers such as crime scene investigation, death investigation, laboratory technology, evidence technology, forensic computer science, and general forensic science or criminal justice fields.


NAME
NO.
GENERAL CORE COURSES
CREDIT
ENG 101 English
5
MAT 101 Mathematics
5
PSY 101 Psychology
5
     
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NAME
NO.
FUNDAMENTAL TECHNICAL COURSES
CREDIT
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
AHS 101 Anatomy & Physiology
5
AHS 105 Inorganic Chemistry
4
FST 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
5
FST 206 Introduction to Forensic Science
5
FST 214 Document and Report Preparation
5
     
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NAME
NO.
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL COURSES
CREDIT
(Choose one of the following specializations)
Crime Scene Investigation
FST 210 Crime Scene Investigation I
5
FST 211 Crime Scene Investigation II
5
FST 215 Case Preparation & Court Room Testimony 5
FST 230 Criminal Procedure
5
FST Xxx Electives
15
     
35

Forensic Computer Science
FST 210 Crime Scene Investigation I
5
FST 230 Criminal Procedure
5
CIS 103 Operating Systems Concepts
6
CIS 122 Microcomputer Installation
7
CIS 286 A+ Certification
7
CIS 1140 Networking Fundamentals
6
FST 239 Forensic Computer Science
6
XXX XXX Guided Elective 5
     
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THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
The Forensic Science Technology Program prepares students for various careers in the rapidly growing field of forensic science. Students will gain knowledge and skills in this program that will prepare them for entrance, retention or advancement into careers such as crime scene investigation, death investigation, laboratory technology, evidence technology, forensic computer science, and general forensic science or criminal justice fields.
The Associate Degree Program
credits required for graduation: 98/110


NAME
NO.
GENERAL CORE COURSES
CREDIT
   
Area I – Humanities/Fine Art
 
ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric I
5
ENG 193 Composition and Rhetoric II OR
5
HUM 191 Introduction to Humanities
MAT 191 College Algebra
5
MAT 190 Mathematical Modeling  
PSY 191 Introduction to Psychology
5
CHM 191 Introduction to Chemistry
5
SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech
5
     
30
NAME
NO.
FUNDAMENTAL COURSES
CREDIT
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
BIO 193 Anatomy & Physiology I
5
BIO 194 Anatomy & Physiology II
5
BIO 197 Introduction to Microbiology
5
FST 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
5
FST 206 Introduction to Forensic Science
5
FST 214 Document & Report Preparation
5
     
33

 
NAME
NO.
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL COURSES
CREDIT
   
(Choose one of the following specializations)
 
Crime Scene Investigation
FST 210 Crime Scene Investigation I
5
FST 211 Crime Scene Investigation II
5
FST 215 Case Preparation & Court Room Testimony
5
FST 230 Criminal Procedure
5
FST Xxx Electives
15
     
35
   

Forensic Computer Science
 
FST 210 Crime Scene Investigation I
5
FST 230 Criminal Procedure
5
CIS 103 Operating Systems Concepts
6
CIS 122
Microcomputer Installation
7
CIS 286 A+ Certification
7
CIS 1140 Networking Fundamentals
6
FST 239 Forensic Computer Science
6
XXX xxx Guided Elective 5
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