An Education Leader

St. Petersburg College is one of the first regionally accredited colleges in the U.S. to offer an associate in science degree and professional certificate program in Crime Scene Technology.

Start with your Crime Scene Technology Certificate

This certificate program trains you to become a Crime Scene Technician who can locate, identify, process and preserve a crime scene and testify in court. This certificate can be the first step in your education and career in Crime Scene Technology.

This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Forensic Science Technicians

Salary Data

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average

Florida Average

Projected employment for Florida

2022 Employment

1,780

2032

2,040

Percent Change

15

Projected Job Openings

260

what your learn in SPC's certificate and A.S. degree in Crime Scene Technology

  • Search a crime scene and gather data
  • Record a crime scene and related evidence
  • Collect and develop evidence
  • Preserve and develop fingerprints
  • Map, measure and log the crime scene
  • Secure a crime scene
  • Present courtroom testimony

Continue your education at spc

Our Crime Scene Technology Certificate is part of our Associate in Science Degree in Public Safety, which transfers to our bachelor's degree in Public Safety Administration.

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVANCED TRAINING

If you're looking for training as a current public safety professional or need to meet your mandatory training requirements, SPC offers a wide range of options.

Crime Scene Technology A.S. Degree