Complete the following checklist over the course of your academic journey at Hilbert College to ensure Program Summary successful opportunities upon graduation:

 Schedule an appointment with a career development specialist to map out your goals The Hilbert Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation degree is a four-year program  Meet with the head of your department to discuss which provides students with a solid base of internship options knowledge and skills for service in a growing  Register for classes that will assist your number of investigative agencies. employment options, such as GS 180 / GS 380

and CJ 310 Typical forensic science degrees focus on Forensic Science/  Maintain your overall health and well-being natural sciences in laboratory settings where Crime Scene Investigation evidence is analyzed. However, crime scene  Schedule your yearly physical and eye exam investigation, involves the proper with your family practitioner identification, collection, and chain of custody  Manage your debt-to-income ratio of evidence to the forensic lab for analysis. Hilbert will provide a blend of the two areas  Filter your social media postings with a strong emphasis on crime scene investigation and how it relates to the  Research career options that interest you and learn the specific requirements of those positions forensic lab.  Register and take-at least five civil service or Coursework includes forensic crime police exams prior to graduation scene photography, laws and rules of  Participate in the annual Criminal Justice evidence, fingerprint processing, trace Career Expo analysis and computer evidence recovery. This background will promote a stronger,  Network with employers in your field more precise relationship between the crime  Join the Criminal Justice/Forensic Science Club on scene unit and the forensic lab responsible campus for crime analysis. Such coursework will be embedded within a well-balanced social  Participate in classroom discussions and visit science bachelor’s degree. your faculty members during their office hours

 Take ownership of your career goals

For additional information or questions, please contact: Hilbert College Phone 716-926-8870 E-mail [email protected] Forensic Science/ Bachelor of Science Degree Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Science/ Law enforcement and government agencies need qualified professionals with forensic science and crime Crime Scene Investigation scene investigation skills to process complex crime 120 Credit Hours scenes. In response, Hilbert College is offering a bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science/Crime Scene Students pursuing a bachelor of science degree in Investigation (FS/CSI). The program will serve college Hilbert’s Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation students planning to seek employment in entry-level must fulfill the following requirements. positions as well as practicing investigators. The FS/CSI program requires a 60-credit mix of General Requirements (48) Courses in Major (57) criminal justice and forensic science courses, and 60 COM 151 Public Speaking credits in liberal arts, science and all college electives. Lower Level (15) EN 101 College Writing FS 101 Introduction to Forensic Sciences The FS/CSI program is intended to provide both EN 102 Critical Interpretation of Literature FS 201 Intro to Photography/Imagery GS 101 Foundations Seminar college students and law enforcement personnel with CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice PS 402 Junior Symposium the most current technological knowledge and CJ 202 Introduction to Law and Justice practical applications in crime scene investigation. Specific General Education Core CJ 204 Crime and Society

These skills will enable students to obtain entry-level Modules Upper Level (36) positions. General Education Elective FS 302 Computer Crime Investigation A MESSAGE FROM Intercultural Awareness Elective FS 318 Special Topics in Forensic Science I Interdisciplinary Studies Elective FS 319 Special Topics in Forensic Science II THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR FS 320 Interview & Interrogation Techniques Literature/Arts Elective MA 200 Topics in Statistics FS 400 Photography/Imagery The Hilbert College Forensic Science/Crime Scene Moral Reasoning—CJ 330 Ethics in CJ System FS 401 Fingerprint Evidence Investigation Program is distinguished by the quality of Political Science/History/Geography Elective FS 402 Trace Evidence/Arson-Firearms/ our faculty, the hands-on nature of our teaching, PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Impression Evidence which includes internship opportunities in a wide Religious Studies Elective FS 403 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis/Crash Management/FS Report Writing range of agencies and organizations, and job Science—BI 114 Human Body SO/PSY/ECO—SO 101 Introduction to Sociology FS 405 Advanced Seminar in Forensic Science opportunities available to graduates in this growing CJ 305 Research Methods in Social Sciences field. Plus, Hilbert offers you small classes, personal CJ 315 Laws and Rules of Evidence attention, convenience, and All College Electives (Any Level) (15) CJ 404 Criminal Investigations/ a commitment to getting MIS Elective (3) Criminalistics you your degree on time. Electives (12) Upper –Level Electives (6) Edward V. Qualey, M.S. Suggested Electives Liberal Arts Elective PSY 410 Forensic Psychology Chairperson, Criminal Classes in Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Justice Studies Division FS 499 Forensic Science Internship