Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Forensic Science

Associate of Applied Science
New River Community College

The curriculum is structured to provide an introduction to the basics of forensic investigation for students seriously considering this highly specialized field. In-service students are offered an opportunity to gain necessary educational credentials to assist them in achieving career development and promotional goals. The curriculum still retains enough general law enforcement education courses to be of benefit to pre-service students interested in entry-level law enforcement positions at the municipal, county, and state levels.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree More than one half of the Forensic Science curriculum is composed of general Administration ofJustice and specialized Forensic Science class. Students will be provided with some hands-on practical applications of basic forensic analytical techniques. The remaining course work will be in the areas of general education requirements and electives.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after completing A.A.S. degree requirements should inform their academic advisors at the beginning of studies to determine the appropriate courses to meet transfer requirements.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and New River Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
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Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science in Forensic Science
66
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Forensic Science
66
Course AR Group 405 Plan
66
Adj 110 Requirement
3
Adj 110 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Adj 120 Requirement
3
Adj 120 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Adj 133 Requirement
3
Adj 133 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Adj 171 Requirement
4
Adj 171 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Adj 172 Requirement
4
Adj 172 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Adj 211 Requirement
3
Adj 211 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Adj 212 Requirement
3
Adj 212 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Chm 111 Requirement
4
Chm 111 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Chm 112 Requirement
4
Chm 112 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Eng 111 Requirement
3
Eng 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Eng 112 Requirement
3
Eng 112 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Mth 161 Requirement
3
Mth 161 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Psy 200 Requirement
3
Psy 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Cst 100 Requirement
3
Cst 100 requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humanities Elective Requirement
3
Humanities Ele Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Ped ElectiveRequirement
1
Ped ElectiveRequirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Adj ElectiveRequirement
9
Adj Elective Requirement
9
Earn 9 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Science Requirement
3
Social Science Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Ite 152 Requirement
3
Ite 152 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 100 Requirement
1
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Residency RG 405 Plan
66
GPA Requirement 405 Plan
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion In determining transfer credit, course work applicable to the program at NRCC will be accepted if the courses were taken at another college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. Other course work taken at instutions which are appoved by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia may be considered on an individual basis. At least 25% of the credits for a program must be earned at NRCC.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning https://catalog.nr.edu/content.php?catoid=36&navoid=2647#credit-for-prior-learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: New River Community College
College Level Information
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia which includes Giles, Floyd, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the city of Radford. NRCC is part of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), a statewide system of community colleges. At NRCC students can prepare for the future with any of the various occupational programs or college transfer courses. With NRCC's wide selection of courses, you can explore your interests, prepare for a career, or increase your job skills. At the same time, at New River you'll find small classes and instructors who care about their students, along with a variety of services to help students, from counseling to career planning. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://www.nr.edu/transfer/vccstransferagreements.php
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
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This program could not be matched to any related careers. Please contact the institution for assistance with matching this program to careers.

Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 66 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Forensic Science at New River Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $10,758 $0 $10,758
Fees
Facility Maintenance $1 Per Credit $66 0 $66
Student Activity $1 Per Credit $66 0 $66
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.