Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation

Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation Explore forensic science, investigate evidence, and learn how scientific findings contribute to criminal investigations. The CERTILIX Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation course is a comprehensive, 100% online, self-paced program designed for students and adults interested in forensic science, crime scene investigation, criminal investigation, criminal justice, and the scientific examination of evidence. Through 20 structured modules, students develop a broad foundation in the principles and processes used to recognize, document, preserve, examine, interpret, and communicate forensic evidence. The course begins with the foundations of forensic science and crime scene investigation before progressing into evidence handling and chain of custody, fingerprints and impression evidence, DNA and forensic biology, blood and biological evidence, forensic toxicology, forensic pathology and death investigation, trace evidence, firearms and toolmark evidence, questioned documents and handwriting, digital forensics, forensic psychology and behavioral evidence, forensic anthropology and odontology, forensic entomology and environmental evidence, fire and explosion investigation, crime reconstruction, forensic evidence in court, ethics, cognitive bias, forensic errors, and wrongful convictions. Learn Through Forensic Case Files Throughout the program, students encounter fictional CERTILIX Case Files designed to apply course concepts to realistic investigative situations. Instead of simply memorizing forensic terminology, students practice evaluating evidence and asking critical investigative questions: What does the evidence show? What can reasonably be inferred from it? What remains uncertain? What additional information would be needed before reaching a conclusion?