FORENSIC INVESTIGATION AND CRIME ANALYSISThis certificate examines the fundamental principles for criminal intelligence gathering and crime analysis techniques for investigating a crime scene and preserving evidence. Participants practice commonly used methodologies and techniques through extensive hands-on activities in the field and computer lab. Prior law enforcement education or experience is not required. Our curriculum is taught by internationally recognized experts and is recognized by local and state law enforcement agencies. |
CURRICULUM – 3 Quarter Sessions |
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Fall Quarter (September-December) Electives (select two): |
Winter
Quarter (January-April) Electives (select two): |
| Spring
Quarter (April-June) Required Courses: • Fingerprint Techniques and Impression Evidence • Survey of Criminalistics • Research Methods and Statistics in Crime Analysis Electives (select two): • Blood Stain Pattern Analysis • Examination of Questioned Documents • Field Methods of Forensic Anthropology • Forensic Entomology |
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Length: | 36-week. 3 x 12-week session. |
| Days per week: | 5 | |
| Average class size: | 14 | |
| When is it offered? | September to June | |
| Required proficiency: | minimum TOEFL® score of 523 (paper)/193 (computer), TOEIC® score of 700 or above, TSE® score of 45 or above and be at the 600 level of UC Riverside Extension’s Intensive English Program or equivalent. | |
| Minimum Age: | 15 | |
| Tuition |
The tuition for the entire 36-week (about nine months) program is (please see Dates & Fees page) . | |
| Application
Deadline |
Application deadline is one month before the starting date of the program. | |
| Optional
Practical Training |
Upon completion of an Academic-year Certificate Program, you may be eligible for up to a year of Optional Practical Training (OPT) at an American company. |
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