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About This Program
The forensics certificate for undergraduates at American Military University (AMU) teaches the art and science of managing and profiling crime scenes.
You will use actual case scenarios to learn about investigation techniques, managing and profiling crime scenes, and how to scientifically determine the cause of violent death. The program teaches you how to use physical and psychological evidence gathering and analysis to determine perpetrators of crime.
AMU’s online forensics certificate program helps build your knowledge of:
- Criminal behavior
- Profiling
- Evidence collection and processing
- Criminal liability
- Criminal law
NOTE: Completion of this program does not award any professional certifications, but may be helpful in preparing to earn such certifications.
What You Will Do
- Study various types of physical evidence and relate the advantages of evidence collection from the forensic scientist's point of view
- Explain how the science and art of profiling crime scenes is key to the investigation of crimes for which there is no known perpetrator
- Analyze contemporary practices associated with investigating the manner and cause of sudden, unexpected, and violent death
- Assess environmental influences and motivating factors that result in criminal behavior
Program at a Glance
Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles associated with the structure and function of the human body. It is intended to prepare students for careers in the health sciences and healthcare systems (medical assisting, medical technology, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, health information management, medical coding, etc.). Lessons and laboratory exercises focus on the organization, microscopic and gross anatomy, and the functions of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body. The basics of chemistry and cell biology are introduced in order to provide the foundation for discussion of the individual organ systems. This course includes a hands-on laboratory component, and students are required to perform dissection of preserved animal specimens. Some of the laboratory activities require the use of glass or sharp laboratory instruments; therefore, students must have a safe work area available to perform laboratory activities. Students must also have room temperature storage available in order to maintain laboratory materials and specimens. Refrigerated storage is not required. In addition, students must be able to document their laboratory work using still pictures and/or video. This is a time and resource-intensive course. Students intending to pursue a career in the health sciences should verify that this course meets the requirements of their intended program prior to enrollment. NOTE: Students may take either BIOL201 or BIOL250/BIOL251 for credit, but not both versions of anatomy & physiology.
Course ID: 4803
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 06/26/22 | Winter 2022 Session C | 16 Week session |
10/26/21 - 04/01/22 | 04/04/22 - 07/24/22 | Spring 2022 Session A | 16 Week session |
11/30/21 - 04/29/22 | 05/02/22 - 08/21/22 | Spring 2022 Session K | 16 Week session |
12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 09/25/22 | Spring 2022 Session C | 16 Week session |
01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 10/23/22 | Summer 2022 Session A | 16 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 11/20/22 | Summer 2022 Session K | 16 Week session |
Course ID: 2553
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 05/01/22 | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
10/26/21 - 04/01/22 | 04/04/22 - 05/29/22 | Spring 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
11/30/21 - 04/29/22 | 05/02/22 - 06/26/22 | Spring 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 07/31/22 | Spring 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2556
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 05/01/22 | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
11/30/21 - 04/29/22 | 05/02/22 - 06/26/22 | Spring 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2557
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 05/01/22 | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
10/26/21 - 04/01/22 | 04/04/22 - 05/29/22 | Spring 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
11/30/21 - 04/29/22 | 05/02/22 - 06/26/22 | Spring 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 07/31/22 | Spring 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2536
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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10/26/21 - 04/01/22 | 04/04/22 - 05/29/22 | Spring 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 07/31/22 | Spring 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 2555
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 05/01/22 | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
10/26/21 - 04/01/22 | 04/04/22 - 05/29/22 | Spring 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
11/30/21 - 04/29/22 | 05/02/22 - 06/26/22 | Spring 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 07/31/22 | Spring 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 3818
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 05/01/22 | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
10/26/21 - 04/01/22 | 04/04/22 - 05/29/22 | Spring 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
11/30/21 - 04/29/22 | 05/02/22 - 06/26/22 | Spring 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
12/28/21 - 06/03/22 | 06/06/22 - 07/31/22 | Spring 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
01/25/22 - 07/01/22 | 07/04/22 - 08/28/22 | Summer 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/22/22 - 07/29/22 | 08/01/22 - 09/25/22 | Summer 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Admission Requirements
- All AMU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED).
- Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
- There is no fee to complete the AMU admission application. View steps to apply.
Materials Cost
Technology fee: $65 per course | $0 for active-duty military, National Guard members, and Reservists.
Need Help?
Selecting the right program to meet your educational goals is a key step in ensuring a successful outcome. If you are unsure of which program to choose, or need more information, please contact an AMU admissions representative at 877-755-2787 or [email protected].
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