Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Investigation Concentration

Effective August 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

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 campus. 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.

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Security Studies is to provide engaging instruction and knowledge through public service programs that align with industry relevant standards and cultivate professional competencies, critical-thinking, ethical decision-making, and cultural awareness to promote social justice.

Outcomes

BSCJ Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and application of criminal justice principles
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the psychological and sociological dimensions of human behavior and crime
3. Identify basic concepts relating to law enforcement, corrections and the courts
4. Examine and integrate the emerging trends in the criminal justice system
5. Show comprehension of the need for interactions between the community and the criminal justice system that honors inclusion, diversity, and equity

BSCJ-FI Concentration Learning Outcomes:

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

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

CJUS261	Ethics in Criminal Justice	4.5
COMS105	Interpersonal Communications	4.5
	or
COMS203	Speech Communications	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
ENGL104	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105	Professional Written Communications	4.5
HIST101	Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
PHIL101	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Science and Technology- Laboratory Course	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course	1.5
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	66

Courses: Core

CJUS141	Introduction to Criminal Justice	4
CJUS201	Law Enforcement Operations and Report Writing	4
CJUS254	Introduction to Homeland Security	4
CJUS263	American Corrections	4
CJUS280	Victimology	4
CJUS285	Juvenile Delinquency	4
CJUS290	Criminal Law	4
CJUS343	Criminology	4
CJUS375	Criminal Procedure	4
CJUS440	The Laws of Evidence	4
PBAD201	Public Administration	4
PSYC210	Social Psychology	4
PSYC337	Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace	4
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	56

Courses: Concentration

CJFI360	Introduction to Criminalistics	4
CJFI410	Advanced Crime Scene Forensics	4
CJFI420	Forensic Photography & Crime Scene Documentation	4
CJFI430	Medico-Legal Death Investigations	4
CJFI440	Bones, Bugs & Teeth – The Recovery of Human Remains	4
CJFI451	Introduction to Ridgeology	4
CJUS448	Criminal Investigation	4
CJUS460	Interview and Interrogation	4
CJUS484	Criminal Justice Capstone	4
ELE	Select 4 credit hours of electives from the list provided	4
HRMT215	Management of Human Resources	4
IT254	Spreadsheet Applications	4
MGM335	Organizational Behavior Principles	4
PBAD301	Grant Writing Basics	4
PSYC346	Forensic Psychology	4
	Total Credit Hours:	60

Courses- Elective Choices

CJFI430	Medico-Legal Death Investigations	4
CJHS311	Study of Alcohol Use and Abuse	5
CJHS315	Child Abuse	4
CJUS350	Community Corrections	4
CJUS352	Community Policing	4
CJUS354	Criminal Courts	4
CJUS356	Loss Prevention	4
CJUS360	Legal Elements of Fraud	4
CJUS380	White Collar and Financial Crimes	4
CJUS420	Family and Domestic Violence	4
CJUS422	Probation and Parole	4
CJUS424	Constitutional Law	4
CJUS434	Terrorism and Organized Crime	4
CJUS450	Forensic Criminology	4

Total Credit Hours: 182

 

Locations

• Colorado Springs

Area of Study

• Security Studies & Criminal Justice

Degree Level

• Bachelor