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Forensic Technology is currently offered at East Community High School

Forensic Technology offers many opportunities to students interested in forensic science, criminal investigation and the criminal justice system. Forensic Tech identifies, collects, preserves, and processes evidence that may be used in the investigation of a crime or accident. Students participating in this program will learn computer and investigative techniques along with criminal law and forensic science.

Program Course Sequence

9th Grade

Career & Financial Management

single period

10th Grade

Introduction to Forensics

double period

11th Grade

Intermediate Forensics

double period

12th Grade

Advanced Forensics

double period

Forensics 1

Forensics Students 2

Forensics Students 3

Areas of Study

Career Options

Work-Based Learning

  • Criminal Justice System

  • Fingerprinting

  • Fiber, Handwriting & Hair Analysis

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Investigative Techniques

  • Ballistics

  • Blood Splatter Analysis

  • Crime Scene Diagrams

  • Human Anatomy

  • Forensic Science Technician

  • Police and Detective

  • Private Detective

  • Crime Scene Investigator

  • Crime Laboratory Analyst

  • Criminalist

  • Latent Print Examiner

  • Forensic Psychologist

  • Job Shadowing

  • Service Learning

  • Industry-Based Projects

  • Mayor's Summer Youth Internship

  • Guest Speakers

  • Industry Tours

  • Paid or Unpaid Internships

Articulation Agreements

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Course:

IN100 - Introduction to Crime Scene Technology - 3 credit hours

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Courses:

FS 101 - Introduction to Forensic Science - 3 credit hours

CJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 credit hours

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Courses:

CRJU 103 - Introduction to the Justice System - 3 credit hours

PLEG 100 - Introduction to Legal Studies - 3 credit hours

INFT 124 - Computing Essentials - 3 credit hours

To find out more about this program please contact the Career and Technical Education Office at 716-816-3700

For registration information: Visit Buffalo Schools' Student Placement & Registration Department

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