Academic-Year Certificate Programs
FORENSIC INVESTIGATION AND CRIME ANALYSIS
This certificate examines the fundamental principles for criminal intelligence gathering and crime analysis techniques for investigating a crime scene and preserving evidence. Participants practice commonly used methodologies and techniques through extensive hands-on activities in the field and computer lab. Prior law enforcement education or experience is not required. Our curriculum is taught by internationally recognized experts and is recognized by local and state law enforcement agencies. |
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CURRICULUM – 3 Quarter Sessions |
Fall Quarter (September-December)
Required Courses:
• Crime Scene Management
• Criminal Investigative Analysis
• Computer Skills for the Crime Analyst
Electives (select two):
• Blood Stain Pattern Analysis
• GIS in Crime Analysis
• Forensic Handwriting Analysis
• Organizational Behavior |
Winter
Quarter (January-April)
Required Courses:
• Crime Scene Photography
• Introduction to Criminal Intelligence
• Crime Analysis Applications
Electives (select two):
• Autopsy: Medicolegal Investigation
• Forensic Digital Imaging
• Mapping With Crash-Zone/
Crime-Zone
• Introduction to Population Genetics: DNA Analysis
• Business Writing |
Spring
Quarter (April-June)
Required Courses:
• Fingerprint Techniques and Impression Evidence
• Survey of Criminalistics
• Research Methods and Statistics in Crime Analysis
Electives (select two):
• Blood Stain Pattern Analysis
• Examination of Questioned Documents
• Field Methods of Forensic Anthropology
• Forensic Entomology |
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Length: |
36-week.
3 x 12-week session. |
| Days
per week: |
5 |
| Average
class size: |
14 |
| When
is it offered? |
September
to June |
| Required
proficiency: |
minimum
TOEFL® score of 523 (paper)/193 (computer), TOEIC® score of 700
or above, TSE® score of 45 or above and be at the 600 level of UC
Riverside Extension’s Intensive English Program or equivalent. |
| Minimum
Age: |
15 |
Tuition
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The
tuition for the entire 36-week (about nine months) program is (please see Schedule & Fees page) . |
Application
Deadline
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Application
deadline is one month before the starting date of the program. |
Optional
Practical Training
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Upon
completion of an Academic-year Certificate Program, you may be eligible
for up to a year of Optional Practical Training (OPT) at an American
company. |
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