Microcredential in
Death Investigation
Registration is completed with SUNY Canton.
SUNY Canton
Canton, NY 13617
Hybrid
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
55 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,275.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
The Death Investigation microcredential is intended for working professionals who want to gain specialized skills pertaining to death investigation scenes. You will analyze the manners, mechanisms and causes of death associated with postmortem changes. Then, based on your career desires and interests, you will customize the second portion of the microcredential by selecting either violent crime analysis or cold case investigation. In violent crime analysis you will analyze criminal justice data to understand criminal classifications and how research can assist in an investigation. In cold case investigation you will evaluate cold case files while incorporating advancements in forensic science and criminal investigation techniques. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study toward one of three bachelor's degrees and provides existing law enforcement professionals with the skills needed to keep pace or advance.
A hybrid microcredential from SUNY Canton (55 instruction hours). Registration is completed with SUNY Canton.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Death Investigation Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Forensic Science Advancements
Victim Identification
Crime Classification
Injury and Wound Interpretation
Investigative Tool Analysis
Post-Portem Changes
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.