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Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation teaches students to apply chemistry, physics, and biology to a suspect, a criminal act or behavior, or a victim. This course prepares students in two distinct concentrations. The Forensic Science portion focuses on working in a crime lab setting as a forensic scientist or technician.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and SecurityFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

This course prepares students in two distinct concentrations. The Forensic Science portion focuses on working in a crime lab setting as a forensic scientist or technician. Crime Scene Investigations covers the application of the scientific method at a crime scene, including scene processing and the identification and collection of evidence.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe the role of forensic science
  • Apprise the different types of forensic science laboratories and professional organizations
  • Apply concepts of the scientific method to forensic science and to crime scene investigations
  • Classify physical evidence based on how it is produced
  • Plan and carry out an investigation to determine the value of physical and trace evidence
  • Use models for the evaluation of handwriting and document evidence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Forensic Science Technicians19-4092.00
  • Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers33-3051.00
  • Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other19-4099.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives33-1012.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Physical evidence collection procedures — follow under direct supervision when securing and packaging items at an assigned crime scene.
  • Evidence storage protocols — apply established chain-of-custody rules to label and store collected materials in a controlled laboratory environment.
  • Photographic documentation equipment — operate basic camera and video tools to capture crime scene images under the guidance of a senior technician.
  • Crime scene measurements and sketches — produce hand-drawn diagrams of scene dimensions following standard departmental templates and checklists.
  • Latent fingerprint chemicals — apply designated reagents to surfaces under supervision to develop prints for initial comparison review.
  • Laboratory case records — draft basic notes and preliminary reports documenting observed findings using office suite software and approved formats.
  • Fingerprint database interfaces — perform entry-level queries in AFIS or equivalent systems to retrieve known prints for comparison tasks.
  • Scene visit preparation — accompany senior technicians to morgues or outdoor crime scenes, assisting with equipment transport and evidence logging.
  • Legal terminology and courtroom conduct — recognize basic expectations for forensic testimony and courtroom decorum through orientation training.
  • Analytical software tools — enter raw data into assigned forensic or scientific software programs under direction to support laboratory analysis.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
49%
Placement Rate
75%