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Crime Investigation

Microcredential

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Crime Investigation

This microcredential is a short-term program that provides specific skills for pursuing a career in criminal investigation, including evidence collection and analysis. There is also an optional focus on law, homicide, and criminal profiling. This credential provides practical, job-ready knowledge and can be stacked toward a larger degree in Criminal Justice or a related major.

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Who is eligible?

All Learners

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Instruction Method

Main Campus, Online

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Credit or Non-Credit

Credit 

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Skills

Criminal Investigation
Evidence Management
Criminal Law
Crime scene observation and documentation
Evidence collection and preservation
Understanding of forensic science basics (DNA, fingerprints, ballistics, trace evidence)
Chain-of-custody procedures
Digital forensics awareness

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Time to Complete

Months (12 credits)

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Courses

CRJ 345- Criminal Investigation
CRJ 348- Criminal Evidence

Choose 2:
CRJ 312- Study of Homicide & Lethal Violence
CRJ 365- Criminal Law
CRJ 366- Organized Crime
CRJ 370- Criminal Procedure
CRJ 413- Criminal Profiling

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