Crime Scene Technology, AS (CST)

Keiser University

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Crime Scene Technology prepares students with fundamental competencies in the areas of recognizing, documenting, collecting, preserving and presenting physical material for use as evidence in legal proceedings.

Program Objectives

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives:

• To provide students with comprehensive background knowledge of the American judicial system, its Constitutional foundation, key components and participants.
• To instruct students in the skills associated with basic field investigative procedures with primary emphasis on principles, concepts, and fundamental techniques utilized in forensic field (crime scene) investigations.
• To instruct students in the specialized procedures used to effectively and safely process and document the results of forensic field investigations.
• To introduce students to basic procedures, witness demeanor, and protocols associated with providing evidence in legal proceedings.
• To assist graduates in obtaining entry-level positions as crime scene investigators or forensic identification specialists.

Program Outline

To receive an Associate of Science degree in Crime Scene Technology, students must earn 60.0 credit hours.