Virtual Forensic Sciences Certificate

Building upon the forensic sciences degree, this certificate will be open to students in any major as well as those employed in law enforcement, military or an associated area of forensic science, criminal justice or homeland security.

The certificate program will provide an immersive learning experience with SSU’s exclusive 3-D virtual reality crime scene investigation technology. Certificate coursework will cover procedures necessary for the proper use of 3-D technology in criminal investigations, such as 3-D scanning, processing, analyzing and the use of 3-D virtual reality technology in courtroom presentation of crime scene evidence.

Requirements

Choose one (3 credits)

FSCI 1101 - Introduction to Molecular Forensic Science Credits: 3 *
CSCI 1130 - Computer & Its Applications Credits: 3 *
CRJU 1101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3 *
HSEM 2101 - Introduction to HSEM Credits: 3 *

Choose One (3 Credits)

FSCI 3201 - Forensic Evidence in Law Enforcement Credits: 3 *
FSCI 3301 - Principles of Forensic Sciences Credits: 3 *
FSCI 4501 - Forensic Evidence - Case Studies Credits: 3 *

Required (12 Credits)

FSCI 4401 - Crime Scene I Credits: 2 *
FSCI 4402 - Crime Scene II Credits: 2 *
FSCI 4601K - 3-D Crime Scene: Capture & Process Credits: 3 *
FSCI 4602K - 3-D Crime Scene: Documentation & Analysis Credits: 3 *
FSCI 3401 - Forensic Science Research/Internship Credits: 2 *
Or any upper level FSCI course*

Total: 18 Hours

*A grade of “C” or better is required