Certificate Requirements
Certificate Description
Stevenson University Online's Forensic Investigation Post-Baccalaureate Certificate prepares students and law enforcement professionals to effectively conduct interviews and collect physical evidence for the purpose of synthesizing the results into factually accurate and objective reports and court testimony. Our certificate program equips students with the skills to analyze and evaluate documentary and testimonial evidence vital to criminal investigations and trials. Coursework can be completed entirely online for this 18-credit hour program.
Certificate Outcomes
Upon completion of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Forensic Investigation, recipients will be able to:
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Evaluate the merits of an allegation and prepare an investigative plan, if warranted.
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Conduct effective interviews and interrogations.
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Evaluate documentary and testimonial evidence.
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Synthesize analyses of facts and law into coherent, defensible conclusions.
Certificate Policies
Certificate requirements must be completed within seven years after the first course applied to the program was completed.
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Required Courses
Students must complete the following 18 credits:
| FSCI 500 | Survey of Forensic Science | 3 credits |
| FSCI 540 | Crime Scene Photography | 3 credits |
| FSCI 610 | Physical Evidence at Crime Scenes | 3 credits |
| FSCI 615 | Safety/Quality Control/Quality Assurance | 3 credits |
| FSCI 630 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 credits |
| FSCI 632 | Pattern Analysis | 3 credits |