MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5010N Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2011 Summer I Last Admit Term: 2019 Summer Award: CCL Total Credits: 10 CIP Code: 43.0106	Primary College: Initiating College: Phoenix College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: PC, SC Field of Interest: Not Found Instructional Council: Administration of Justice (01) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: 19-4092, 25-1111

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fingerprint Classification and Identification program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the field of fingerprint classification and identification. Additional options are available in the field of forensic technology.

Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester: PC, SC

Required Courses

AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
AJS213 Evidence Technology/Fingerprints 3
AJS275 Criminal Investigation I 3
AJS290BN Courtroom Testimony Seminar 1

Credits: 10

Restricted Electives
None	Credits: None

General Electives
None	Credits: None

Program Competencies
1. Identify and describe the major components of the criminal justice process. (AJS101) 2. Describe governmental structure and its relationship to the criminal justice system. (AJS101) 3. Classify fingerprints using the Henry System and National Crime Information Center System. (AJS213) 4. Take and record fingerprints. (AJS213) 5. Apply the fundamental principles of fingerprint identification. (AJS213) 6. Develop and lift latent prints using both powders and chemical methods. (AJS213) 7. Identify and describe the goals and objectives of criminal investigation. (AJS275) 8. Describe criminal investigation and list the appropriate steps to be undertaken during the investigation of specific crimes.(AJS275) 9. Describe courtroom demeanor and protocol including the role and primary functions of witnesses and legal counsel. (AJS290BN)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 25, 2010

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.