Program: Administration of Justice: Advanced Forensic Investigation, C.S.C. - Northern Virginia Community College

Apr 01, 2025

2019-2020 NOVA Catalog

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

1st Semester

ADJ 172 - Forensic Science II (4 CR.)
Forensic Elective (3-4 CR.) ¹
Forensic Elective (3-4 CR.) ¹
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.) OR
CST 110 - Introduction to Communication (3 CR.)

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.