Forensic Technician Certificate
Pierce College offers the Certificate in Forensic Technician at the Fort Steilacoom campus and at the military sites. This certificate is designed to provide students with the basic skills in crime scene preservation and courtroom testimony. Employment will depend upon at a minimum the successful completion of a two-year degree, and other experience in the law enforcement field.
Students wishing to obtain careers in Forensics Science will need to major in Science and use this certificate to enhance their qualifications. Forensic Scientists require a minimum of a four-year Science degree for employment.
The Certificate in Criminal Justice Forensics Technician is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions or career advancement in the following areas:
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Forensic Investigator Trainee
- Forensic Technician
- Forensic Investigator
- Investigator
- Crime Scene Investigator
Special funding may be available for unemployed workers and low–wage working parents. See your advisor or call (253) 964-6265.
For more information contact:
- Bobi Foster-Grahler
- (253) 964–6437
- bfoster@pierce.ctc.edu
- Mike Campbell, Faculty
- (253) 912–3622
- Office of Professional/Technical Education
- (253) 964–6645
Criminal Justice Forensic Technician Certificate Curriculum
| COURSE REQUIREMENTS | (43 credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Microcomputers/Business Application (Or advisor's approval to waive) |
3 |
| CJ 110 | Criminal Justice in America | 5 |
| CJ 150 | Policing in America | 5 |
| CJ 205 | Investigating Technology | 5 |
| CJ 245 | Evidence and Investigation | 5 |
| BIO 101 | General Biology (LAB) (Pre-requisite Math 98 and English 101) |
5 |
| CHEM 105 | Chemistry for Non-Scientists (LAB) | 5 |
| MATH 122 | Pre-Calculus II (Pre-requisite Math 121) | 5 |
| PHYS 114 | General Physics I (Pre-requisite Math 122) | 5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED | 43 | |
