Digital Investigation Proficiency Certificate
Preparation for Entry-level Positions in Criminal Justice
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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 18
About This Program
Work with experienced faculty to learn about acquiring information from digital media, using the most current technology and making sure evidence is admissible in court. You will demonstrate how social media can be used in criminal acts, and develop skills through hands-on activities related to real-life situations.
Course Sequence
| Course Number | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number JUS 101 - Survey of Criminal Justice | Prerequisites | Credits 3 credits |
| Course Number JUS 131 - Technology in Criminal Justic | Prerequisites JUS 101, which may be taken concurrently | Credits 3 credits |
| Course Number JUS 221 - Criminal Investigation | Prerequisites JUS 101 | Credits 3 credits |
| Course Number JUS 261 - Criminal Evidence and Procedure | Prerequisites JUS 101 | Credits 3 credits |
| Course Number DF 101 - Introduction to Digital Forensics | Prerequisites JUS 101 or PLS 101 | Credits 3 credits |
| Course Number DF 201 - Digital Forensics II | Prerequisites DF 101 | Credits 3 credits |
Launch Your Career in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Investigators and Special Agents – est. salary $85,470
- Forensic Science Technicians – est. salary $53,772*
- Police Patrol Officers – est. salary $78,215
- Private Detectives and Investigators – est. salary $58,918*
Career Outlook
Median Salary of a Forensic Science Technicians
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Forensic Science Technicians
Forensic Science Technicians
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
Starting Pay: $34,779
Typical Tasks
- Collect and analyze data for fraud and other criminal investigations
- Follow standards for gathering digital evidence for use in legal cases
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