Forensic Science Degree

The forensic science degree program at Nash Community 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 North Carolina colleges that offer forensic science degrees.

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Nash Community College

3500 Oleander Drive Suite 1111, Wilmington, NC

About
Nash Community College, located in Rocky Mountain, North Carolina, was founded in 1967 and is a public two year comprehensive institution. The school is one of 58 that comprise the North Carolina Community College System, which is the third largest such system in the United States. The college has an enrollment of over 10,000 students annually and a dedication to providing those students, be they credit or noncredit, with the best education and opportunities possible.

Academics
As a comprehensive community college, NCC offers 99 programs that allow for academic transfer or career opportunities. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution in order to continue their education and complete a bachelor's degree. Career training programs offer education and training in high demand fields or industries for students who intend to pursue long term employment opportunities upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts
• Electrician
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Nash Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits an applicants that pay their fees and have a high school education or are eighteen years of age or older. Students should supply transcripts and standardized test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam. Meeting with a counselor and participating in new student orientation are encouraged. Financial aid is given in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, based on need as determined by the information a student provides on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Students Enrolled in the Forensic Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nash Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

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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).