Arkansas State University-Beebe

Associate of Applied Science Degrees

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Click here to access ASU-Beebe University Catalog 2007-2008

The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students who desire a program of study leading to job preparation for entry into the work force. Generally, Associate of Applied Science degrees do not transfer into four-year programs, but some of the courses may transfer.

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

ASU-Beebe Campus

See the Education and Social Science Division or page 99 of the 2007-08 catalog.

Contact:

Doug Larkins

Instructor of Criminal Justice
ASU-Beebe
Office: OC 217, Owen Center
Phone: 501-882-4473

E-mail: drlarkins@asub.edu

Dawn Reed

Instructor of Criminal Justice
ASU-Beebe
Office: OC 212D, Owen Center
Phone: 501-882-8277
E-mail:
ddreed@asub.edu

Teddy Davis

Education & Social Sciences Division Chair
Assistant Professor of Social Sciences
ASU-Beebe
Office: OC 135C, Owen Center
Phone:
(501) 882-8273
E-mail: tldavis@asub.edu

The Associate of Applied Science in Crime Scene Investigation is offered in cooperation with the Criminal Justice Institute and is only open to licensed law enforcement officers.

Total Credit Hours: 62 hours

Required Course Work

Contact Criminal Justice Institute Assistant Director Dr. Cheryl May
at 501-570-8000
(35-38 credit hours)

Crime Scene Investigation Certificate of Proficiency - 15 credit hours

Crime Scene Investigation Technical Certificate - 12 - 15 credit hours

Advanced Crime Scene Technician Certificate - 4 credit hours
Criminal Justice Institute (63 contact hours)

Survival Spanish for Law Enforcement - 1 credit hour
Criminal Justice Institute (21 contact hours)

Special topics - 3 credit hours - Criminal Justice Institute (contact hours noted in parentheses):

Advanced Management of Evidence and Recovered Property (14) - 1 credit hour

Bloodstain Pattern Documentation (21) - 1 credit hour

Crime Scene Interpretation and Reconstruction (28) - 2 credit hours

ASU-Beebe (24-27 credit hours)

ENG 1003 Freshman English I

MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra

CIS 1503 Microcomputer Applications I (May be fulfilled with Computer Applications offered by Criminal Justice Institute)

Choose 18 credit hours from the following:

BIOL 1004 Biological Science

ZOOL 1014 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology

ENG 1013 Freshman English II (one required)

ENG 1033 Technical Writing & Communication

SPCH 1203 Oral Communications

HIST 2083 History of Arkansas

SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology

SOC 2233 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

POSC 2203 State and Local Government

MKTG 1013 Introduction to Business

CRIM 1023 Introduction to Criminal Justice

SPAN 1013 Spanish I

PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology

PSY 2533 Lifespan Development

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