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Crime Scene Investigation Basics Certificate - CSI

This course uses computer simulation software (included) and traditional educational methods to provide an understanding of the scientific theory as well as the actual practices and techniques used to process a crime scene.

The student will learn how crime scene professionals protect themselves and preserve evidence at a crime scene. They will also learn techniques law enforcement professionals execute at the scene of a crime. The course describes the many types of evidence and how evidence is collected and secured before being processed by a crime lab.

Program Objective
Students will use a computer-based simulation to process two virtual crime scenes. The software will evaluate how accurately and effectively the student processed the scenes of the crimes. The CSI LabSim manual also includes supplemental DVD-based lectures.

Students are required to have Internet access and a Windows® based PC, Pentium® III operating Windows® XP or newer.

Respected and Accredited
You’ll earn your Certificate from Regionally and Nationally Accredited Penn Foster Career School. Over 13 million students have enrolled in our training programs, making Penn Foster one of the world’s largest and most respected distance learning institutions.

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