# Forensic Specialist (Certificate of Career Preparation)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Criminal Justice

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/criminal-justice/forensic-specialist-ccp/

**State Control Number:** N/A  
**Program Code:** CJ.FSC.CCP  
**Program Length:** 4 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** No

The Forensic Specialist Certificate of Career Preparation program prepares students to effectively collect and process evidence at crime scenes. Training includes collecting, packaging, and transporting evidence, as well as testifying in court. The sole course in this program may also fulfill credit requirements for the Criminal Justice AS degree.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| CJ 67 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3.5 |
| **Total Units** | | **3.5** |

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