Miami Dade College Named Most Affordable Associate’s Degree for Crime Scene Technology

Miami, Feb. 27, 2020- Miami Dade College (MDC) was named an editor’s pick for one of the most affordable associate’s degrees in Crime Scene Technology by online publishing resource, Crime Scene Investigator Edu.

The Associate in Science degree in Crime Scene Technology prepares graduates for entry-level positions in local, state, and federal agencies, working in a number of roles and areas, such as: forensic sciences, crime scene investigations, medical investigations, insurance investigation, and laboratory technologies.

With studies ranging from general criminal justice education to fingerprinting to courtroom presentation, students receive a complete set of training in every aspect of crime scene investigation and evidence presentation. They learn how to fill a vital role in crime scene investigation teams and how to help build cases that will get convictions with solid, scientific evidence.  The training can be applied in other roles, such as medical or insurance investigations, allowing a wide range of career options after graduation.

The Associate in Science Degree in Crime Scene Technology prepares students for employment in the field of criminalistics with a specialty in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science.  Students may also choose to continue their education at the College and receive a BAS in Public Safety Management.

For more information, please contact Sharon Plotkin, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, 305-237-8260, splotkin@mdc.edu