Forensic Science Degree

The forensic science degree program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College includes instruction for students that focuses on the application of biomedical, physical, and social sciences for the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony, and criminal suspects. Students who graduate the forensic science degree program will have knowledge in courses such as forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology, crime scene analysis, fingerprint technology, document analysis, pattern analysis, examination procedures, and applicable law and regulations. Get more details below including other Utah colleges that offer forensic science degrees.

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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

755 S Main St, Logan, UT

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is a public two year educational institution that became an independent entity in 2005. The school was originally part of Shepherd College and was known as the Community and Technical College of Shepherd, and after separating took on its current name.

BRDTC is dedicated to providing academic and other opportunities and services to residents of its service area.  School administration constantly review academic offerings to ensure they meet and exceed the standards set forth locally, by the state and nationally.

Academics

A comprehensive community and technical college, the school offers over forty program options in order to ensure that a wide variety of possibilities are available for students.  Academic transfer options provide a low cost alternative for individuals seeking four year degrees.  This can be accomplished by first allowing individuals to complete the first two years locally before transferring to a college or university to complete a bachelor's degree.

Career training programs provide education and training in a high demand field or industry in order to prepare individuals seeking long term employment with the skills necessary to obtain employment. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Information Technology
• Nursing
• General Studies
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College will admit any individual at least eighteen years of age or having earned a high school education as long as they complete an application and pay all associated fees. Students are asked to provide transcripts and test scores if possible.

Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to the first semester are highly encouraged. Financial aid is offered in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, which are awarded based on need as determined by one's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Forensic Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College offers a less than two-year award program in forensic science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Forensic Science Technicians

Description

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, forensic science technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 26.6% from 2014 to 2024

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).