North Texas Forensic Academy
The Professional Development Institute at the University of North Texas is pleased to offer an educational based training academy in the field of Crime Scene Investigation. This academy is dedicated to providing the highest level of crime scene training taught by industry professionals with real-world experience in the field. The curriculum provides a strong knowledge base with significant hands-on training in a variety of areas including fingerprint processing, digital photography, assault and death scene investigations, trace and impression evidence, firearm evidence and courtroom testimony. This academy allows individuals to take all of the courses required for certification in crime scene investigation without having to wait months in between classes.
The Basic Core – taught on Friday nights and all day Saturday (equivalent to a session)
| Name | Sessions | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Investigation | 1 |
5 month Academy
240 hours of instruction |
| Crime Scene Investigation | 4 | |
| Basic Fingerprint Comparison Techniques | 2 | |
| Ten-print Fingerprint class | 2 | |
| Forensic Photography | 2 (2 nights) | |
| Trace Evidence | 1 | |
| Impression Evidence | 1 | |
| Crime Scene Sketching | 1 | |
| Forensic Biology and Sexual Assault Investigations | 1 | |
| Death Scene Investigation | 2 | |
| Firearm Evidence Analysis | 1 | |
| Courtroom Testimony | 2 | |
| Final Exam | 1 | |
| I.A.I. CCSI Examination Preparation | 3 |
Classes start: October 10, 2014 – March 28, 2015; convenient Friday and Saturday classes
Open House: October 4, 2014 at 10am at the Homewood Suites in Denton, TX
Cost: $2,995 – includes 2 books and a crime scene kit.
TCOLE approved
