If you have a goal of being a crime scene investigator or another type of investigative work, the Criminal Justice major with a Concentration in Forensics will assist in building a foundation for the career. Interests in research, investigation, problem solving, and the ability to be poised under pressure are key characteristics to being successful in the program.
The UNG Public Safety Academy (PSA) experienced staff will guide you into federal, state, and local law enforcement opportunities. Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) the PSA provide individual hands-on training that students need in the law enforcement field.
Courses may include in-depth investigations in policing, courts, corrections, or forensics. An internship experience is a requirement and participating in the Public Safety Academy for the (P.O.S.T.) certification.
Our faculty members have years of experience on the job in criminal justice. As active-practitioners, the program uses "pracademics" which combines the real world experience and practices into academics.
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The Criminal Justice Department as a whole is unique due to the number of professors who were also practitioners. The Criminal Justice major with a concentration is Forensics has key features that distinguishes us from other universities and colleges. The professors are able to provide real-life experiences outside of the textbook.
The forensic professors were former practitioners with over 30 years of experience combined
Classes have crime scene exercises and a crime scene house for hands-on experience
The program has a robust internship program with many networking opportunities
The UNG Public Safety Academy provides extensive advanced training that exceeds far beyond the basic certification requirements. This includes advanced certifications in taser, ASP baton, patrol rifle familiarization, standardized field sobriety and radar/lidar certifications.
We position our graduates for higher starting salaries and better opportunities for early advancement. These certifications are not usually received until after an officer has been with their agency for a while. You will enter Field Training Programs with the confidence and the tools necessary to be successful and move forward into your agency assignment.
Advance Training and Academics beyond the GA Basic Mandate Academy
Individual one-on-one training
Recruitment opportunities in progressive law enforcement agencies
Take control of your personal finances. Attend budgeting workshops, make a financial action plan or connect with a money mentor.
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From state-of-the art workout facilities, to over 35 different intramural sports, there are lots of ways to stay fit at UNG.
At the completion of Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensics program, the student should have a strong foundation of crime scene principles and skills. The principles cannot only be applied to crime scene investigation, but other areas in the criminal justice system too.
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