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Administration of Justice: Advanced Forensic Investigation, C.S.C.


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CIP Code: 43.0406
NOVA Code: 221-405-45

Offered through AL, AN, MA, WO

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


Total 13-15 credits


2nd Semester


  • ADJ Elective (3 CR.) 2
  • ADJ Elective (3 CR.) 2
  • Forensic Elective (3-4 CR.) 1

Total 9-10 credits


Total credits for the Advanced Forensic Investigation Career Studies Certificate: 22-25 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 134, ADJ 164 , ADJ 174 , ADJ 186 ,  ADJ 235   ADJ 236 , ADJ 237 , as well as ADJ faculty-approved ADJ 195 Topics or ADJ 295 Seminar courses.

2 Choose any ADJ course.

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