Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation (CRJ.CSI.AAS) - Part -Time - Fall Start

Program Outcomes - 2023-2024

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students will produce forensic science examinations reports based upon forensic analysis of evidence.
  • Students will demonstrate proficiency in core scientific concepts and appropriate terminology.
  • Students will demonstrate the proper technique to develop and lift latent prints.

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses    Credits
CRJ 1010* Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
COM 1600* Fundamentals of Speech 3
  or COM 1290* Interpersonal Communication 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 1 - Winter

Courses    Credits
CIS 1050* Personal Computer Productivity Tools 4
CRJ 1030* Police Communications 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

Year 1 - Summer

Courses    Credits
ENG 1350* Business Communications    3
  or ENG 1510* Composition I  3
  TOTAL CREDITS  3

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
CRJ 1070 Introduction to Forensic Science 3
CRJ 1120* Criminal Law and Administration of Justice 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 2 - Winter

Courses   Credits
Gen Ed Fine Arts/Humanities 3
CRJ 1220* Criminal Evidence and Procedures 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 2 - Summer

Courses   Credits
BIO 1600* Human Structure and Function 3
  or BIO 2630 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  3-4

Year 3 - Fall

Courses   Credits
CRJ 2154 Ballistics, Firearms and Explosives 4
CRJ 2200 Criminal Investigation and Case Preparation 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  8

Year 3 - Winter 

Courses   Credits
CRJ 2254 Fingerprint Classification and Identification 4
SOC 2510* Sociology 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

Year 3 - Summer

Courses    Credits
SOC 2610* Introduction to Criminology 3
Gen Ed   3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 4 - Fall

Courses    Credits
CRJ 2310* Interview and Interrogation Techniques 3
CHE 1510 General Chemistry 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

Year 4 - Winter

Courses    Credits
CRJ 2320* Police Administration 3
CRJ 2403 Field Project 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 4 - Summer

Courses
Courses   Credits
Gen Ed Fine Arts/Humanities 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  3

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.

TOTAL CREDITS 62-63


* Online option; please check the Schedule of Classes to determine if the course is being offered as an online or lecture (on-grounds, face-to-face) option during the noted semester.