Criminal Justice: Advanced Forensic Investigation, C.S.C. Discontinued Fall 2025

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Discontinued Fall 2025

CIP Code: 43.0406

NOVA Code: 221-405-45

Purpose: This curriculum is designed as an advanced program in forensic investigation intended to provide training beyond the General Forensic Career Studies Certificate, or to provide continuing training for private investigators, individuals in law enforcement, or persons licensed in various security and/or investigative-related areas.

Admission Requirement: Successful completion of the General Forensic Career Studies Certificate or approval from the program director.

One Year

1st Semester

Total 14-16 credits

2nd Semester

Total 9-10 credits

Total credits for the Advanced Forensic Investigation Career Studies Certificate: 23-26 credits

All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NOVA. First-time-to-college students ages 17-24 must complete an SDV course within their first year at NOVA.

¹ May be ADJ forensic elective, BIO, or CHM. ADJ forensic electives are the following: ADJ 127 , ADJ 164 , ADJ 186 , ADJ 236 , ADJ 237 and ADJ 275 , as well as ADJ faculty-approved ADJ 295 Topics or ADJ 295 Seminar courses.

² Choose any ADJ course.