Forensic Science is a concentration under the curriculum of Criminal Justice Technology, which focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, evidence processing and procedures.
Students will learn how to process different types of crime scenes, including how to search for, document, collect, and process various types of evidence. Students will learn both theory and hands-on analysis of the different types of evidence, including latent evidence, trace evidence, and biological evidence. Issues and concepts of communications and the use of computers and computer-assisted design programs in crime scene technology will be discussed.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of criminal justice organizations especially in local, state, and federal law enforcement.
To complete this program, students must be able to complete hybrid (on campus) courses. While some courses in the program have online options, this program also requires many lab classes that require the student to be on campus throughout portions of the week.
15-25 students
These are agreements with universities that allow you to transfer seamlessly once you graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree from Wayne.
Employment: As a graduate, you could build a career as an evidence technician, lab technician, crime scene investigator/technician, etc.
Further Education: Our Criminal Justice Technology program is just the beginning of your academic and career journey. Through our established articulation agreements with four-year universities and colleges in the area, you can seamlessly transfer your credits and complete your Bachelor’s degree in just two years instead of four.
Continuing your education not only saves time and money, but also opens doors to a broader range of career opportunities. A Bachelor’s degree (or more ) can lead to higher-paying positions, greater promotion potential, and specialized roles such as becoming a forensic scientist in a crime laboratory.
Earn Credit for your Law Enforcement Training: Students who have successfully completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program can receive about 13 credits toward the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Forensic Science program. This seamless transfer of credits allows you to fast-track your degree, saving time and money while building on the foundational skills gained in BLET.
Salary: You can expect a starting salary range of $35,000 -55,000 per year. Preparation for employment in this field includes lectures, field trips, discussion, role-playing, and simulation activities.
Hope Bruehl
Criminal Justice Technology/Forensic Science Coordinator
habruehl@waynecc.edu
Angie Blizzard
Dean, Public Safety
asblizzard@waynecc.edu
