Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Certificate

CSI Practicum (Elective for the CSI Certificate)

The CSI Practicum requires 80 hours of supervised activity in a CSI unit of a law enforcement agency. Individuals must meet the minimum prerequisites. We can not place individual students for internships at this time. If you are able to secure a practicum/internship with an agency on your own and would like to earn elective units for the experience (minimum 80 hours), please see the minimum prerequisites and Practicum Application provided below.

Minimum Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of the following courses:

• Crime Scene Management
• Crime Scene Photography
• Fingerprint Techniques and Impression Evidence

An official CSI certificate application submitted to UCR Extension.

Practicum Requirements

• Completion of 80 hours of CSI field work.
• A detailed notebook describing the cases you worked/observed, methods of evidence collection, photographs, and all details regarding your activity.
• A brief paper (3-5 pages) describing your experiences, difficulties, challenges and what you learned.
• A letter from your supervisor attesting to your participation and including an evaluation of your activity. Send to Linda Coco, UCR Extension, 1200 University Ave., Riverside, CA  92507.

Your grade will be issued once the above is received and graded by UCR Extension.

Practicum Application PDF or DOC
Applications will be accepted when you have secured an internship with a law enforcement agency. The University will follow-up with your supervising sponsor. All information must be completed.

If you have any questions, please e-mail: investigate@ucx.ucr.edu.