Crime Scene Technician, CCC
Program Summary
This certificate prepares students for employment in the field of forensic science with a specialty in Crime Scene Technology. The student can be employed in, but is not limited to, positions of Crime Scene Technician, Forensic Investigator (SOC 19-4092), Evidence Technician, Autopsy Technician and Insurance Investigator. Students can be employed by sheriff's offices, police departments, state attorneys' offices, public defender offices, medical examiner offices, law firms and private industry.
VA funding approved effective August 16, 2021.
Federal CIP Code: 430406
Florida CIP Code: 0743040600
Admission Information
Admission to a College Credit Certificate program does not require admission to a degree program; however, students enrolled in these programs may opt later to apply to a degree program because many of the required courses are the same.
To be admitted to a College Credit Certificate program, students must ensure the following documents have been received by the Admissions and Student Records office:
- A PHSC Application for Admission indicating the intent to pursue a college credit certificate.
- An official high school transcript indicating graduation with a standard high school diploma or a Certificate of Completion-CPT eligible (excluding limited access certificates); or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma. Note: Students who have received special diplomas are not eligible for admission to some College Credit Certificate programs.
- An official transcript from each U.S. college or university attended