Pathway Presentation: Forensic Science, Law or ...

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]

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