Criminal Justice: Forensics

College-level course work begins 2010-2011

*Space is limited in these career classes.  Students enrolling as 9^th, 10^th, or 11^th graders and signing up for this career area are guaranteed a seat when college course work begins in the 11^th grade.

• Students learn about latent (hidden) evidence systems and operations.
• Focus is on local, state and federal law enforcement evidence processing and procedures;
• Theory and hands-on analysis of latent evidence such as fingerprint classification, identification and chemical development.  They will learn to record, cast, and recognize footwear and tire-tracks, and process crime scenes.
• Issues and concepts of communications and the use of computers and computer-assisted design programs in crime scene technology will be discussed.
• Students who continue their education in this field of study could:
  • Qualify for employment in a variety of criminal justice organizations especially in local, state, and federal law enforcement and correctional agencies.
  • Work towards becoming a forensics expert or specialist who works with private individuals, corporations, and insurance companies.
  • Proceed to other areas of study that could include DNA profiling, drug screening and testing, fire debris analysis, digital forensics and data recovery, accident reconstruction