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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Administration of Justice",
  "id": "administration-of-justice-crime-scene-investigations-and-forensics-certifcate-of-achievement",
  "name": "ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE/CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS AND FORENSICS",
  "award": "Certifcate of Achievement",
  "department": "administration-of-justice",
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      "markdown": "# **ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE/CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS AND FORENSICS**\n\n# **Certificate of Achievement**"
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThe Certificate of Achievement in Crime Scene Investigations and Forensics offers instruction in the areas of crime scene processing and documentation, evidence preservation, blood spatter, DNA, fingerprints, photography, report writing, and legal issues relating to physical evidence. The curriculum prepares students with a foundation in crime scene investigations (CSI) and forensics, and is designed to meet the needs of students seeking an entry-level civilian position working crime scenes or handling evidence, as well as to enhance the credentials of law enforcement officers interested in CSI.\n\nTo acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Crime Scene Investigations and Forensics**, it is necessary to complete the following courses:"
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          "text": "Required Courses",
          "units": "12"
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          "code": "AJ 135",
          "title": "Crime Scene Investigation I",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AJ 136",
          "title": "Crime Scene Investigation II",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AJ 208",
          "title": "Principles of Investigation",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AJ 275",
          "title": "Introduction to Forensic Science",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "12"
        }
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