Program Outcomes - (HJ39)

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to explain the basic structures and functions inherent in the American Criminal Justice system, and the broad range of roles and responsibilities of those professionals working within the field of forensic sciences, including criminal investigators
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify a range of ethical dilemmas faced by professionals within criminal justice careers, and develop possible actions/solutions to those problems that achieve the various goals inherent within a variety of ethical frameworks.
3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles and practices inherent within the fields of science that contribute to the endeavors of forensic science.
4. Demonstrate basic understanding of the complexities involved in serving the needs of crime victims, the unique challenges inherent in victim relationships, and the importance and relevance of cultural competency.
5. Demonstrate competency in computer concepts, topics, and trends. Thus, they will possess basic skills within one of the largest fields of forensic science.