This program moves beyond scene processing techniques into the leadership and scientific rigor required to run a forensic operation. Students examine advanced evidence interpretation, quality assurance standards for accredited laboratories, and the legal frameworks that determine whether forensic findings survive scrutiny in court.
Graduates are prepared to direct crime scene units, manage forensic laboratories, and serve as qualified expert witnesses in complex litigation. The one-year format suits working forensic professionals holding a bachelor's degree who are ready to move from case-level analysis into laboratory and program leadership.
CJ 075Criminal Justice and Society
Examines the structural relationship between the criminal justice system and the social order it is meant to protect.
- Analyzing crime and justice through sociological and structural lenses
- Evaluating how social inequality shapes justice outcomes
- Assessing public trust and legitimacy in justice institutions
CJ 244Crime Management
Graduate-level strategies for managing crime patterns and allocating resources across jurisdictions.
- Applying crime-mapping and predictive analytics to resource deployment
- Designing evidence-based crime reduction strategies
- Evaluating the effectiveness of managed intervention programs
CJ 271Investigation Management
Oversight and coordination of complex, multi-agency criminal investigations.
- Structuring investigative teams and case assignment models
- Managing evidentiary chains across extended investigations
- Coordinating multi-jurisdictional and multi-agency casework
CJ 353Psychology of Different People
Explores the psychological profiles and behavioral patterns of diverse offender and victim populations.
- Comparative analysis of offender typologies and motivations
- Understanding victim psychology and trauma response
- Applying behavioral science to risk assessment and intervention
CJ 449Current Issues in Criminal Justice
Critical seminar examining emerging challenges confronting contemporary justice systems.
- Analyzing contemporary controversies in policing, courts, and corrections
- Evaluating the impact of emerging technology and legislation
- Debating reform proposals using current empirical evidence
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Specialist Courses
5 Courses
CSI 214Crime Science Investigation Ethics
Ethical obligations and professional standards governing crime scene investigators.
- Navigating conflicts of interest in evidence handling
- Upholding integrity under adversarial legal scrutiny
- Applying professional codes of conduct to fieldwork
CSI 518Crime Scene Analysis
Advanced methods for reconstructing events from physical crime scene evidence.
- Spatial and pattern analysis of scene evidence
- Reconstructing sequences of events from physical indicators
- Integrating multiple evidence types into a coherent scene narrative
CSI 618Advanced Concepts in Criminal Evidence
Graduate-level examination of evidentiary standards and emerging forensic evidence types.
- Evaluating admissibility standards for scientific evidence
- Assessing reliability of emerging forensic techniques
- Preparing evidentiary findings for legal proceedings
CSI 782Digital Crime
Investigative techniques for crimes involving digital devices and electronic evidence.
- Preserving and authenticating digital evidence
- Analyzing digital footprints across devices and networks
- Coordinating digital evidence with traditional crime scene findings
CSI 834Criminal Law and Procedure
Legal frameworks and procedural requirements governing criminal investigations and prosecutions.
- Applying constitutional protections to evidence collection
- Understanding procedural requirements from arrest through trial
- Analyzing case law shaping investigative practice
$60,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
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