Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS213 or AJS243 |
Evidence Technology: Fingerprints or Crime Scene Reconstruction | 3 | |||
| AJS214 | Evidence Technology/Photography | 3 | |||
| AJS215 or AJS219 or FOR105 |
Criminalistics: Physical Evidence or Crime Scene Technology: Physical Evidence or Forensic Science: Physical Evidence | or SQ | 3–4 | ||
| AJS216 or FOR106 |
Criminalistics: Biological Evidence or Forensic Science: Biological Evidence | or SQ | 3–4 | ||
| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | 1 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS215 or AJS219 or FOR105 |
Criminalistics: Physical Evidence or Crime Scene Technology: Physical Evidence or Forensic Science: Physical Evidence | or SQ | 3–4 | ||
| AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS213 or AJS243 |
Evidence Technology: Fingerprints or Crime Scene Reconstruction | 3 | |||
| AJS216 or FOR106 |
Criminalistics: Biological Evidence or Forensic Science: Biological Evidence | or SQ | 3–4 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJS214 | Evidence Technology/Photography | 3 | |||
| AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | 1 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative