Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Criminalistics, A.S.


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The Associate of Science in Criminalistics gives students a start in the fields of forensic science and criminal justice. The selection of courses in math, forensic science and criminal justice are meant to help students gain skills for work or for future study.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyze data and/or circumstances by using inquiry-based learning. 
  2. Describe approaches to answering questions and solving problems.
  3. Solve problems consistently with open-minded approaches that yield productive and effective results.
  4. Explain how to confront complex issues alongside the realization of the fleeting nature of precise answers.
  5. Practice professional engagement in discourse with honesty that promotes trust based on candid, encompassing, and inclusive dialogue. 
  6. Evaluate assignments that require peer review.
  7. Communicate clearly and consistently with diverse audiences.
  8. Develop self-awareness and confidence in one’s own work.

General Education Core


***Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.***

How to Communicate


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Written Communication


Total Credits Required: 6


How to Analyze


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

How to Lead


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Lead Self


Total Credits Required: 6


Total Credits Required: 18


Total Credits Required: 42-43


Preparatory Core 2


Total Credits Required: 60-61


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