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Pathway Presentation:Forensic Science, Law or Administration of Justice
Fall 2020:George CrumpCarrie HodgesAmber Foltz
Forensic ScienceScientific analysis of evidence to support criminal/ civil proceedings
to prove guilt or innocence in a court of law Law/Paralegal
Assist attorneys in providing legal servicesAdministration of Justice
Enforcing the laws of the land
Which is Right for Me?
Criminalistics-specializing in collectionEngineering-accident reconstruction, equipment failureGeneral-fingerprinting, trace evidence, photography,Jurisprudence-analyzing and explaining lawsPathology and BiologyDNAToxicologyCriminalistics Questioned documentsForensic OdontologyAnthropology
Forensic Science: Areas of Specialization
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Types of Physical Evidence• Blood, semen, and saliva• Documents• Drugs• Explosives• Fibers• Fingerprints• Firearms and ammunition• Glass• Hair• Impressions• Organs and physiological fluids
• Paint• Petroleum products• Plastic bags• Plastic, rubber, and other
polymers• Powder residues• Soil and minerals• Tool marks• Vehicle lights• Wood and other vegetative
matter
Introductory- some college preferably with forensic background
evidence custodian, lab assistantAnalyst- minimum bachelor degree (forensic science, chemistry, biology) (MS is preferable) Medical examiner- medical degree with extensive internship in pathology
Job requirements
Technical writing AppearanceCritical thinking MotivationAttention to detail JudgementObservation skills PersistenceAdaptability IntegrityConversational skills Teamwork
Attributes of a Forensic Scientist
Background:
Intro to forensic science (2 semester course) initiated in 2011Grew into degree program in 2015
Forensic Science Academic Plan
Forensic Science Program at LFCC
ADJ prefix-somewhat misleadingContain both criminal justice and forensic science Forensic science classes –ADJ 171, 172, 228, 236 275, 278Some other ADJ classes can be used for forensic degree and forensic classes can be used for administration of justice degree
Specific course needed in degree to transfer to GMU-work carefully with your advisor!
* General science must be General Chemistry 111 and 112* Math through Calculus & Statistics- MTH 245* ADJ 100—direct transfer to Criminology 100* ADJ 171 and 172-direct transfer to FRSC200 and FRSC201 +
2hours FORENSIC elective (must take both 171 and 172)* Firearms (ADJ 278), drugs (ADJ 228), pathology (ADJ 275)-
considered forensic science electives* All other classes will be placed in general education electives
2+2 at GMU-very specific in pathway(in process of approval)
Law
Associate of Applied Science Paralegal Studies
Two Year Academic Plan
One Law Program
Curriculum Description
Designed to provide an individual with a sufficient level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency to perform the tasks in meeting client needs which can be performed by a trained, non-lawyer assistant working under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney.
Occupational Objectives
Occupational objectives include employment in public and private organizations as a legal assistant, paralegal or legal research assistant.
Required General Education Courses
ENG 111 College Composition ISDV 100 College Success SkillsITE ElectiveMTH Quantitative ReasoningHIS 121 United States History IPHI 220 Ethics
Required Legal CoursesLGL 125 Legal ResearchLGL 110 Introduction to Law and the ParalegalLGL 215 TortsLGL 130 Law Office Administration and ManagementLGL 230 Legal TransactionsLGL 126 Legal Writing
Required Legal Courses (Cont’d)
LGL 216 Trial Preparation and Discovery PracticeLGL 217 Trial Practice and the Law of EvidenceLGL 200 Ethics for the Legal AssistantLGL 115 Real Estate Law for ParalegalsLGL 117 Family Law
Required Legal Courses (Cont’d)
LGL 218 Criminal LawLGL 225 Estate Planning and ProbateLGL 298 Seminar and ProjectLGL 235 Legal Aspects of Business OrganizationsLGL 236 Elder Law OR LGL 238 Bankruptcy
Legal Administration CertificateOne Year Academic Plan
Curriculum Description
Designed to provide an individual with a sufficient level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency to perform the tasks as an assistant in a legal setting.
Occupational ObjectivesOccupational objectives include entry-level employment in public and private organizations as a legal administrative assistant, paralegal or deputy court clerk.
Required General Education Courses
ENG 111 College Composition ISDV 100 College Success SkillsITE Elective
Required Legal CoursesLGL 125 Legal ResearchLGL 110 Introduction to Law and the ParalegalLGL 130 Law Office Administration and ManagementLGL 230 Legal TransactionsLGL 126 Legal WritingLGL 217 Trial Practice and the Law of EvidenceLGL 2o0 Ethics for the Legal Assistant
I want to become an attorney. Is this the right path for me?
Law school admission requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college. The Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies and Certificate for Legal Administration are not designed to transfer to four year institutions. However, some courses may transfer upon consideration and acceptance by the four year college.
Administration of Justice Programs
Two ADJ Programs
▪ Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree General Studies
Major: Administration of Justice
▪ Two Year Academic Plan
▪ Administration of Justice Certificate
▪ One Year Academic Plan
ADJ CoursesRequired Courses
⬧ADJ 100 Survey of Criminal Justice
⬧ADJ 105 The Juvenile Justice System
⬧ADJ 107 Survey of Criminology
⬧ADJ 140 Introduction to Corrections
Electives⬧ADJ 164 Case Studies in
Murder/Violent Crime ⬧SOC 268 Social Problems⬧ADJ 171/172 Forensic Science I&II ⬧ADJ 228 Narcotics and
Dangerous Drugs⬧Other Forensic courses
▪ Technical writing skills▪ Presentation skills ▪ Critical thinking ▪ Decision-making ▪ Ethics & moral values ▪ Computer literacy ▪ Strong background in social science & natural science ▪ Skills in research and scientific methodology
Skills and Characteristics
▪ Have an understanding of the nature of crimes ▪ Have an understanding of societies' reaction to crimes ▪ Have the ability to identify and analyze social problems and
develop solutions ▪ Considerations of gender & race ▪ Have a broad understanding of the criminal justice system
including knowledge of our legal structure and criminal law
Skills and Characteristics
Jobs in the Criminal Justice System▪ Law enforcement▪ Police officer▪ Detective▪ Private investigator▪ Crime scene investigator▪ Forensic Analyst▪ Forensic Profilers▪ Cyber Security▪ Game and Wildlife
▪ Courts▪ Court reporter▪ Paralegal▪ Magistrate▪ Lawyer▪ Bailiff▪ Victims Advocate
Jobs in the Criminal Justice System
▪ Corrections▪ Warden▪ Correctional officer
▪ Aftercare▪ Probation officer▪ Parole officer▪ Counselors
▪ Prevention▪ Loss prevention specialists▪ Substance abuse counselor▪ Social worker (juveniles/adults)▪ Non-profit Organization
Advocate▪ Teaching/ Research▪ Pre-Law
▪ Local, State and Federal ▪ FBI/CIA▪ ATF▪ DEA▪ US Marshall Service▪ School Resource
Officer
Jobs in the Criminal Justice System
▪ Airport security▪ Customs agent▪ Border security▪ State Police▪ Sheriff’s Office▪ Police Department
Questions?
Forensic Science: Professor George Crump: [email protected]@hardynet.com
Paralegal: Professor Carrie Hodges: [email protected]: Professor Laurie Alphonse: [email protected] (on medical leave this semester) FC Advisor Chuck Freer: [email protected] Advisor Taylor Luther:[email protected]
Thanks for attending today’s session!
* Make sure to submit your entry for a chance to win an iPad, AirPods, or Nintendo Switch.
* Submit your entry here: https://tinyurl.com/lfcc-summer2020
* Winners will be announced on Monday, August 24, 2020.
