Criminal Justice: Forensic Investigations
Forensic Investigations provides a unique alternative to traditional criminal justice programs and is designed to develop occupational competence for entry into public law enforcement and/or private investigative fields. Graduates are prepared to:
- Locate, document and collect physical evidence at a crime scene
- Insure the chain of custody is maintained
- Properly mark all evidence prior to collection and account for it at all times until the crime is solved
If you're interested in a career in law enforcement, our criminal justice programs offer numerous options including Cybersecurity, Economic Crime and Forensic Investigations.
Career Opportunities
Graduates find employment in entry level positions in public and private investigative agencies and companies. Projected annual statewide job openings through 2008 are 300 new jobs and 1,120 replacement jobs.
Transfer Information
While not designed as a transfer program, graduates may go on to colleges and universities such as SUNY College of Technology at Canton, John Jay College, SUC at Buffalo, SUNY at Albany, SUC at Oneonta, SUC at Plattsburgh, SUC at Brockport and Utica College.
Download the program page, as published in the 2009-2011 College Catalog
Related Courses
- Criminal Investigation
- Criminal Investigations for Police Officers
- Criminal Justice Practicum
- Criminal Procedure Law
- Criminal Substantive Law
- Criminology
- Ethics and Criminal Justice
- Forensic Photography
- Forensic Science I
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Introduction to Law Enforcement
- Issues in Law Enforcement
- Police Organization and Management
- Practicum in Private Security