St. Petersburg College offers an Associate of Science and a certificate program in crime scene investigation. Courses taken in the certificate program include Introduction to Crime Scene Technology and Biological Evidence. The certificate program is 28 credit hours. All courses taken in the certificate program can be applied to the Associate of Science. Associate degree candidates need to take general education courses that include English composition and ethics. Support courses are chemistry, human anatomy and introduction to criminal justice. Major courses include crime scene Photography, Fingerprint Classification and Courtroom Presentation of Scientific Evidence. The associated degree requires 60 credit hours.
St. Petersburg College
Allstate Center
3200 34th St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 341-4508
spcollege.edu
The University of New Haven offers both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in forensic science. These programs are a part of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. Both degrees require a great deal of study in the sciences. According to the University of New Haven, many of their bachelor's candidates dual major in chemistry or biology. To earn a Bachelor of Science, students study criminal law, forensic biology, genetics, calculus, organic chemistry and ethics among other courses. This is a 127 credit program. The Master of Science degree requires a bachelor’s degree in a science field if not in forensic science. Some courses include, Advanced Criminalistics, Physical Analysis in Forensic Science, Drug Chemistry and Identification and Psychological Applications in Criminal Justice. This is a 60 credit program that includes a thesis paper.
University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-7440
newhaven.edu
Phoenix College offers three certificates in forensic fields, and an Associate of Applied Science in forensic technology. Certificate areas of study are crime and accident scene photography, evidence technology and fingerprint classification and identification. The A.A.S. requires general education courses in oral communication and critical and evaluative reading. Other course titles for this degree are fundamental chemistry, rules of evidence, evidence technology and courtroom testimony seminar. This is a 60-credit hour program.
Phoenix College
1202 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 285-7234
pc.maricopa.edu
Keiser University offers an Associate of Science in crime scene technology. This is a 65 credit program. Courses include communications and writing for Crime Scene Professionals, Introduction to Forensic Science and Biological Evidence. General education courses include English Composition and Introduction to Psychology. Keiser University has 18 physical campuses in Florida and degrees are available online.
Keiser University
1800 Business Park Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 274-5060
keiseruniversity.edu
Dakota State University offers a Bachelor of Science in scientific forensic technology. This degree consists of 128 credit hours. A sampling of major courses offered is General Chemistry, Introductory Thermodynamics, Instrumental Methods of Forensic Detection and Technical Communications. The usual general education courses are required.
Dakota State University
820 N. Washington Ave.
Madison, SD 57042
605-256-5111 or 1-888-DSU-9988 (888-378-9988)
dsu.edu