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Dec 12, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Crime Scene Investigation Certificate
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Coursework for this certificate includes 16 credit hours of study that provides foundational instruction in criminal investigative techniques, forensic disciplines, crime scene and evidence processing. The CSI certificate is available to help credential and aid in the professional development of students who seek to gain entry-level employment in law enforcement, investigations or forensic science related fields. Areas of study include an introduction to the criminal justice system, criminal investigation, crime scene documentation, processing, preservation and collection of forensic evidence and death investigations. The certificate is open to all NMU students (including criminal justice majors).
Admissions Criteria
- Freshman (first-year)
- High school graduation with grade point average of 2.25 or higher (4.0 scale) (or equivalent GED completion).
Transfer Students Admissions Criteria
- Cumulative college grade point average of 2.00 (4.0 scale) in all college-level courses taken after high school graduation/GED;
- Eligible to return to the last institution attended;
- High school GPA requirements must also be met if the applicant has earned fewer than 12 college-level credits after high school graduation.
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Certificate Requirements
The Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) certificate requires 12 credits of required courses and 4 credits of elective coursework from the below specified courses for a total of 16 credits:
Required Courses 12 Credits
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