Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science
This pathway introduces students to the criminal justice system through a blend of foundational learning and hands-on experience. Students explore constitutional rights, the judicial process, and key public safety issues, then apply their learning through practical forensic activities such as crime scene documentation, fingerprint processing, and evidence analysis.
Course Descriptions
- Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
- Criminal Justice Essentials
- Criminal Investigations Lessons
- Introduction to Forensic Science* (Optional)
Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Criminal Justice Essentials
Criminal Investigations Lessons
Introduction to Forensic Science* (Optional)
*Dual Enrollment: This course (FOSC 1206) is dual enrolled through Chattahoochee Technical College and, with articulated credits for CRJU 1010, 1062, and 1063, students earn the FSF1 Forensic Science Fundamentals Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) upon completion of this course.
Real World Application
| Occupation |
Average Hourly (Metro Atlanta) |
75th Percentile Hourly Wage* (Metro Atlanta) | Typical Education Level of Georgia Employees | Projected Georgia Growth Percentage (2022-2032) |
| Forensic Science Technicians |
$25 | $31 | Bachelor's Degree | 16% |
|
Security Guards |
$14 | $17 | High Diploma or Equivalent |
11% |
|
Firefighters |
$19 | $23 | Postsecondary Non-Degree Award |
9% |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $25 | $30 |
High School Diploma |
9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $37 | $40 | High School Diploma or Equivalent |
8% |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $29 | $39 | High School Diploma or Equivalent |
5% |