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Forensic Science

Rio Salado College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

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The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Forensic Science provides the student with a specialization in forensic investigation as it relates to crime.

Credits

60 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Arizona

    Arizona

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningFlexibility of ClosureNear VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
  • Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory technique
  • Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
  • Enter data into databases.
  • Operate drones to capture aerial footage or photographs of crime scenes for further analysis.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareOffice suite softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

35 millimeter camerasBenchtop mixersBiohazard suitsBlood collection kitsBody fluid collection kitsBreathalyzersColored camera filtersCrime scene evidence flagsCrime scene tape measuresCyanoacrylate fuming chambersDeoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kitsDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital video camerasDistance measuring wheels

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium19-4092.00Forensic Science Technicianstitle_inference$67,440 median$110,710 top+12.56%260
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Crime scene evidence collection — independently collect, package, and log physical evidence at moderately complex scenes while maintaining chain-of-custody integrity.
  • Investigative reports and case files — prepare clear, detailed written reports summarizing methods, findings, and laboratory techniques for routine case submissions.
  • Photographic and video documentation — select appropriate equipment settings and angles to fully document evidence and scene conditions without direct supervision.
  • Latent fingerprint development and comparison — apply multiple chemical and physical methods to develop latent prints and compare results against database records with limited oversight.
  • Crime scene diagramming — use CAD or mapping software to produce accurate, scaled sketches that reflect measured scene dimensions and evidence placement.
  • Morgue and field visits — conduct independent visits to morgues or secondary crime scenes to gather supplemental evidence and coordinate with responding personnel.
  • Courtroom testimony preparation — organize case notes and analytical findings to deliver accurate, concise testimony in straightforward legal proceedings.
  • Spreadsheet and database tools — maintain evidence tracking spreadsheets and query case databases to support ongoing investigations in a laboratory setting.
  • Analytical problem-solving — apply inductive reasoning to identify inconsistencies in physical evidence patterns and escalate anomalies to a supervising scientist.
  • Interagency communication — coordinate evidence handoffs and information requests with law enforcement and medical examiner offices using professional written and verbal communication.

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