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Forensic Identification

Faculté des sciences, de génie et d’architecture

The Bachelor of Forensic Identification is offered exclusively to Forensic Identification Officers. Courses are offered by e-learning and practicums.

Survol du programme

The Bachelor in Forensic Identification degree (BFI) is exclusively for Canadian police officers and civilian members of Canadian police services who have successfully completed the basic Forensic Identification training at either the Ontario Police College or the Canadian Police College. It is the only program of its kind in North America. There are approximately 130 officers enrolled from coast to coast. The degree combines an e-learning curriculum with intense one week periods of study at the Ontario Police College or the Calgary and Edmonton Police Services. Course selection is left to the discretion of the officer. The degree maximizes the educational value that can be delivered as each officer can tailor the degree to the specific needs of their service and individual intellectual interests.

Practicums 

Practicums are modelled on the advanced instructions Forensic Identification officers receive in the one week, 40-hour courses. In our degree, we call these “Practicums” and since they equal the number of hours of instruction that normally takes place over a full term [e.g. September to December], they are worth three credits. Practicums are optional however, they are designed to provide the officer with a hands-on application of the knowledge that is acquired in an e-learning course.

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The only program of its kind in North America.

Laurentian University has an educational partnership with the Ontario Police College and the Canadian Police College.

Perspectives de carrière

The BFI degree is exclusively for Canadian police officers who investigate crime scenes and is the only program of its kind in North America.

Détails du programme

Langue du programme:

Anglais

Mode de présentation:

Hybride

Coordonnées

James Watterson
705-675-1151 X: 4349
F-325, Science II Building
JWatterson@laurentian.ca

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Fees

Each course is approximately $700.00, which includes the $60 digital learning fee for the e-learning courses copyright charges. The practicums are the same fee.

Transfers

Advanced standing of 12 credits for the Basic Constable Training Program and 30 credits for the Forensic Identification Diploma will be awarded. Further, until the 2019 Winter Term of this agreement, Advanced Forensic Identification courses will receive 3 credits for each completed course to a maximum of 18 credits. Students with a two-year college diploma with a least a C+ will receive 12 credits and students with a three-year college degree with at least a C+ will receive 18 credits. Students with university credentials will receive up to 18 credits.

The maximum number of credits that can be granted in advanced standing is 60 credits. Students who do not have the requisite 60 credits for advanced standing but are qualified to enter the Bachelor of Forensic Identification degree can complete the credit shortfall through any recognized university level course.

Application Form and Admissions Questions

The completed application form and transcript can be mailed or electronically sent to:

Denise Tang
Admissions Officer
Office of Admissions
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON 
P3E 2C6

E-mail: htang1@laurentian.ca
Admission inquiries are directed to Denise Tang at 705 675-1151 ext. 5341

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Exigences d’admission

The Bachelor of Forensic Identification degree is 90 credits. Advanced standing is achieved in the following four ways. [I.e. credit for studies done in police service]

  1. Basic Constable Training or Cadet Training Program earns you advanced standing of 12 credits.

  2. Your Forensic Identification training gives you a minimum advanced standing of 30 credits.

  3. Additional Forensic Identification courses beyond your initial Forensic Identification certification can give you a maximum of 18 credits.

  4. Any college diplomas or university-level courses can also count to a maximum of 18 credits.

 

Important Note: The maximum number of advanced standing credits you can receive is 60 credits. You are guaranteed a minimum of 42 credits in advanced standing for the training you have done in police services.

 

Ontario Police College Graduates

In addition to the application form, OPC graduates are to provide a transcript that includes forensic identification courses completed beyond the diploma. These could help achieve Advanced Standing from the 18 credits needed for the degree beyond the 42 credits automatically received.

 

Canadian Police College Graduates

In addition to the application form, CPC graduates are to provide a letter of attestation that certifies the completion of the forensic identification training. Please assure the letter of attestation includes any forensic identification courses taken beyond the basic certification.  These count towards the 18 credits needed beyond the guaranteed credits.

 

Statement of Professional Learning in Fire Scene Management and Investigation

Admission for Fire Investigators employed by the Office of the Fire Marshal and members of the fire services who have completed the Ontario Fire College Fire Investigation basic course and are recommended by their Fire Chief.

 

Statement of Professional Learning in Fingerprint Detection and Analysis

Admission to the Bachelor of Forensic Identification Program; Any officer who has completed the diploma in forensic identification at either the Ontario Police College or the Canadian Police College can take the three courses and receive the Statement. The statement is intended to give recognition to the officers who complete the three courses in Fingerprinting.

 

Comment déposer une demande

Candidats canadiens

Si vous êtes citoyen canadien ou résident permanent, vous devez déposer votre candidature auprès du Centre de demande d'admission aux universités de l'Ontario (CDAUO).

Pour obtenir des instructions détaillées sur le processus de demande d'admission, veuillez consulter la page Comment déposer une demande: Candidats canadiens de premier cycle.

Déposer une demande en tant que candidat national

 

Candidats internationaux

Si vous êtes un candidat international, vous devez remplir le formulaire de candidature international.

Pour obtenir des instructions détaillées sur le processus de demande d'admission, veuillez consulter la page Comment déposer une demande: Candidats internationaux de premier cycle.

Déposer une demande en tant que candidat international

Options de diplôme

Bachelor of Forensic Identification (90 credits)

42 credits of advanced standing with completion of Basic Constable Training Program (12 credits) and of the Forensic Identification Diploma (30 credits)

30 FOID credits*  

18 elective credits (may be FOID or any other discipline)*

*Bachelor of Forensic Identification students cannot take FOID 1306EL or FOID 1006EL for credit towards the BFI.

 

Statement of Professional Learning in Fingerprint Detection and Analysis

Required Courses (9 credits):

FOID 2206EL  Detection, Development and Photography of Fingerprint Evidence

FOID 3026EL  Diagnosis, Sequential Fingerprint Processing and Photography of Crime Scenes and Exhibit

FOID 3066EL  Digital Optimization of Impression Evidence 

Note : The courses must be taken in the sequence of FOID 2206, FOID 3026 and FOID 3066

 

 

Admisions have been suspended for the following:

Statement of Professional Learning in Fire Scene Management and Investigation

Required courses (12 credits):

FOID 1306EL  Scientific Inquiry and Fire Scene Management
FOID 2306EL  The Law and Fire Scene Management
FOID 3036EL  Fire Scene Investigation
FOID 3136EL  Fire Scene Practicum

Note: The courses must be taken in the proper sequence.

Exemples de cours

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Membres du corps professoral

Michele Bobyn
Maître(sse) de conférence, École des sciences naturelles
École des sciences naturelles
Scott Fairgrieve
Doyen(ne) associé(e), Faculté des sciences, génie et d'archi
Faculté des sciences, de génie et d'architecture
James Watterson
Professeur(e) titulaire, École des sciences naturelles
École des sciences naturelles
Andrée Beauchamp
Professeur(e) adjoint(e), École des sciences naturelles
École des sciences naturelles

Adjunct Professors and Sessional Faculty:

 

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