Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Investigation Concentration

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) with a concentration in Forensic Investigation (FI) is a 182-credit-hour program that is offered at the Colorado Springs and Denver South campuses. The program consists of 66 credit hours of general education requirements; 56 credit hours devoted to the criminal justice core; and 60 credit hours for the forensic investigation concentration.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Investigation degree program is designed for criminal justice professionals seeking to begin or advance a career in the law enforcement, corrections, or judicial fields. The BSCJ-FI also helps the student develop a foundational forensic investigative knowledge and skill base. Combining the best of theory and practice, the BSCJ with a concentration in Forensic Investigation is designed to provide the student with opportunities through lab and practicum experiences in the investigation of crimes and criminal profiling.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Outcomes

BSCJ Program prepares the student to:

  • Identify/recognize the diverse needs of the criminal justice system and the public it serves
  • Apply communication, professional skills and technical knowledge in the criminal justice field

BSCJ Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of criminal justice principles
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the psychological and sociological dimensions of human behavior and crime
  • Identify basic concepts relating to law enforcement, corrections and the courts
  • Examine and integrate the emerging trends in the criminal justice system

BSCJ-FI Concentration Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate ability to collect and preserve evidence, document rules of evidence, write accurate reports, and provide courtroom testimony
  • Conduct crime scene analyses with crime scene photography and reconstruction methods
  • Analyze crime scenes involving death, sex crimes, and traffic accident investigations using forensic methods
  • Conduct forensic analyses such as fingerprint detection and shoe/tire print casting
  • Demonstrate a foundational forensic investigative knowledge and skill base.

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

CJUS261Ethics in Criminal Justice

4.5

COMS201Technical and Professional Writing

4.5

 

COMS105Interpersonal Communication

4.5

or

COMS203Speech Communications

4.5

 

ENGL104Introductory Written Communication

4.5

ENGL105Professional Written Communications

4.5

HIST101Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century

4.5

MATH102Introduction to College Math

4.5

MATH106Algebra for Business

4.5

POLS101Introduction to Political Science

4.5

PSYC102Introductory Psychology

4.5

SCI101Introduction to the Sciences

4.5

SCI103Science and Technology- Laboratory Course

1.5

SCI201Environmental Science and Sustainability

4.5

SCI203Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course

1.5

SOCL102Introductory Sociology

4.5

UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

Total Credit Hours:66

Courses: Core

CJUS141Introduction to Criminal Justice

4

CJUS201Law Enforcement Operations and Report Writing

4

CJUS254Introduction to Homeland Security

4

CJUS263American Corrections

4

CJUS280Victimology

4

CJUS285Juvenile Delinquency

4

CJUS290Criminal Law

4

CJUS343Criminology

4

CJUS375Criminal Procedure

4

CJUS440The Laws of Evidence

4

PBAD201Public Administration

4

PSYC210Social Psychology

4

PSYC337Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace

4

UNIV201Career Planning and Management

4

Total Credit Hours:56

Courses: Concentration

CJFI360Introduction to Criminalistics

4

CJFI410Advanced Crime Scene Forensics

4

CJFI420Forensic Photography & Crime Scene Documentation

4

CJFI430Medico-Legal Death Investigations

4

CJFI440Bones, Bugs & Teeth – The Recovery of Human Remains

4

CJUS448Criminal Investigation

4

CJFI451Introduction to Ridgeology

4

CJUS460Interview and Interrogation

4

CJUS484Criminal Justice Capstone

4

ELE Select 4 credit hours of electives from the list provided

4

HRMT215Management of Human Resources

4

IT254Spreadsheet Applications

4

MGM335Organizational Behavior Principles

4

PBAD301Grant Writing Basics

4

PSYC436Introduction to Criminal Profiling

4

Total Credit Hours:60

Courses- Elective Choices

CJFI430Medico-Legal Death Investigations

4

CJHS311Study of Alcohol Use and Abuse

5

CJHS315Child Abuse

4

CJHS470Sex Crimes

4

CJUS275Security Management

4

CJUS350Community Corrections

4

CJUS352Community Policing

4

CJUS354Criminal Courts

4

CJUS356Loss Prevention

4

CJUS360Legal Elements of Fraud

4

CJUS380White Collar and Financial Crimes

4

CJUS385Fraud Prevention & Deterrence

4

CJUS420Family and Domestic Violence

4

CJUS422Probation and Parole

4

CJUS424Constitutional Law

4

CJUS434Terrorism and Organized Crime

4

CJUS450Forensic Criminology

4

LANG100Survival Spanish

4

PSYC436Introduction to Criminal Profiling

4

SOCL325Licit and Illicit Drugs

4

Total Credit Hours: 182

 

Locations

  • Colorado Springs
  • Aurora (Denver Area)

Area of Study

  • Security Studies & Criminal Justice

Degree Level

  • Bachelor