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2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Crime Scene Investigation Certificate, TC


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My Academic Plan Fall 2016
Degree: Certificate
Major: 0386
CIP: 43.0106

This is a collaborative program between North Arkansas College and the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) of the University of Arkansas System.

Crime Scene Investigation (Collaborative Program)


The Crime Scene Investigation Certificate is only for individuals employed by a law enforcement agency. Students who enroll in this program of study will obtain twenty-seven to thirty degree hours by completing basic law enforcement training at an ACLEST-accredited academy and attending advanced courses presented by the Criminal Justice Institute of the University of Arkansas. Each grouping of allowable courses meets or exceeds the requirement of a minimum of forty-five classroom hours to receive three hours of credit. Taking an additional six to nine credit hours from North Arkansas College will complete this certificate. This is the second step of a three-step process for completing an A.A.S. in Crime Scene Investigation.

Required Courses


Total Credits: 6-9


Criminal Justice Institute of the University of Arkansas System Credit Hours:


  • Crime Scene Investigation Certificate of Proficiency Credits: 15
  • Crime Scene Special Topics Credits: 12
  • Computer Application Credits: 0-3 *

Total Credits: 27-30


Grand Total Credits: 36


*You may take CIS 1103  at North Arkansas College or “Computer applications” from CJI to fulfill this requirement.

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