Forensic Studies-Basic Undergraduate Microcredential (FSB-MICROUG)

CIP Code: 430406

Program Description

• This introduction provides a basic examination of crime labs and investigative techniques used within the criminal justice system to collect and preserve evidence.  

Admission Requirements

• Currently admitted to Wright State University.  

Program Learning Objectives 

Students will learn to:

• Ethically collect evidence from crime scenes (i.e. basic procedures of evidence collection).
• Understand how forensic science assists criminal investigations.  
• Explore the basic techniques used to identify and preserve human remains from crime scenes.    

Program Learning Outcomes

Students successfully completing the course can:

• Describe the basic techniques/procedures of collecting evidence from crime scenes in an ethically informed way. 
• Demonstrate the ability of forensic science to assist in criminal investigations.  
• Demonstrate basic techniques used to identify and preserve human remains from crime scenes.    

For More Information

• Crime and Justice Studies, BA
• School of Social Sciences and International Studies
• College of Liberal Studies