Crime Scene Technology - Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility
College of Public Safety Administration
CST-CT
Program Leadership Information
Lead Instructor, AC
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(727) 341-4508
Dean
Demers.Susan@spcollege.edu
(727) 791-2501
Assistant Dean
Deonarinesingh.Sarah@spcollege.edu
(727) 614-7237
Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program. Crime Scene technologists are employed by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, state attorney offices, public defender offices, medical examiners’ offices, law firms and private industry. The certificate program is designed to prepare a crime scene technician who will be able to locate, identify, process and preserve the crime scene. They will also testify in court as to their findings. These courses will apply toward the AS degree in Criminal Justice Technology Public Safety Services.
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Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of recording the crime scene and related evidence on memory card, film, disc and video.
- Demonstrate knowledge of collection and development of evidence.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fingerprint development and preservation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of crime scene data gathering.
- Demonstrate knowledge of mapping, measuring, and logging the crime scene.
- Demonstrate knowledge of crime scene safety.
- Demonstrate knowledge of crime scene report writing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of courtroom testimony presentations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system.
Admission Requirements
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Complete SPC application.
2. Take SPC placement test and take any remedial courses as student needs to be at college level writing and reading skills.
Graduation Requirements
SPECIAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. A grade of “C” or better in all designated specialty courses in this program.
2. Students enrolled in this certificate program will be required to complete and End-of-Program Assessment Exam.