Forensic Science Course

Forensic Science (FS) Course

FS is a science based approach to teaching investigations. The course can be a science course, a LPS CTE course, or both! In some states this course counts for science and CTE credit. The course does more of a deep dive into the applications of science to criminal investigation. It does address investigative techniques as well. Below is our new suggested course and support material.

As a part of a CTE LPS pathway, this course serves as an excellent third year option. It is recommended students have completed Introduction to Law and Public Safety. It is preferred that they have completed Law Enforcement as well. 

As an elective in a science department, it is recommened students have completed Physical Science and Biology. 

To learn more about LAPSEN Courses and Standards – Click Here

Be sure to review the entire course standards first – Click Here (coming soon)

Industry Recognized Credential for this course – Click Here 

Instructional Plans & Resources

 

LAPSEN Unit Plans

LAPSEN has a complete course (120-150 hours) of FS unit lesson plans available – Click Here to access these (under development)

Other Lesson Plan Sources

California Educators Together– The great state of California has an insane amount of resources and lessons. Be sure to search with different keywords. You do have to have an account – but they give them to all teachers: Click Here

Texas CTE Lesson Plans – They have some materials for Law & Public Safety: Click Here

Forensic Science Teachers Facebook Page – If you join, you get access to the share drive. INSANE amount of lessons and community support! Click Here

Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC) for this Pathway

These certifications satiate all Perkins legislative requirements for Industry Recognized Credentials. Order student certification tests – Click Here

National Basic Crime Scene Investigator

We have been working together with Subject Matter Experts from around the country to create a certification that is relevant and valuable to your students and the industry. This entry level certification will prepare students for a career out of high school or tech college as a crime scene technician. The skills learned are applicable to many careers in the law and public safety realm. 

This credential aligns with the LAPSEN Investigations and Forensics course standards and supporting lesson plans, curricula and resources.

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MicroCredentials (MC) for this Course

All MicroCredentials are being developed and should be ready in soon. 

Forensic Science (FS) Course Standards

Click Here to open the CrL standards document. Coming soon! (I promise)