Degree: Associate in Applied Science Major: CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CRJ3) Emphasis: Crime Scene Investigation Credit Requirements: 69 semester credit hours
HGTC
FIRST SEMESTER (FALL) CRJ CRJ CRJ ENG CPT
101 115 201 101 101
Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminal Law I Fingerprint Science English Composition I Introduction to Computers TOTAL
3 3 3 3 3 15
SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING) CRJ CRJ CRJ MAT ENG
120 125 202 155 102
Constitutional Law Criminology Criminalistics Contemporary Mathematics English Composition II TOTAL
3 3 3 3 3 15
THIRD SEMESTER (SUMMER) CRJ CRJ SOC
203 230 101
Forensic Photography Criminal Investigation I Introduction to Sociology
3 3 3
Public Service Technology
This program offers an in-depth study in legal issues, fundamental principles and investigative techniques used in criminal investigations, crime scene process and case preparation. The program is designed for students who want to increase their employment or advancement potential in the field of criminal investigations. Students learn basic principles of criminal investigations, crime scene process, case preparation and forensic science techniques, applications and equipment from both a theoretical perspective in the classroom and hands-on field training. Program concludes with an intensive capstone course in which students develop education portfolios and conducted activities that require the application of program concepts. Most Criminal Justice (CRJ) courses are offered only once each year, so following the recommended course sequence is very important.
TOTAL 9 FOURTH SEMESTER (FALL) CRJ CRJ CRJ PSY SPC
130 220 235 201 205
Police Administration Judicial Process Practical Crime Scene Investigations General Psychology Public Speaking TOTAL
3 3 3 3 3 15
FIFTH SEMESTER (SPRING) HIS CRJ CRJ CRJ CRJ
XXX 229 236 242 260
History Elective* Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Criminal Evidence Correctional Systems Seminar in Criminal Justice
3 3 3 3 3
TOTAL
15
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
69
*Approved History Elective courses: HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 201 or HIS 202
Horry Georgetown Technical College Catalog and Student Handbook 2011-2012
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