We're the resource for relevant, applicable, and immediately useful training, whether you are pursuing your next level degree, certificates, or team refreshers. Our hands-on training and online courses set the standard for continuing education. We offer non-credit and for-credit programs that can help you expand your education and build professional skills.
Education Excellence
- 21Professional Science Master’s graduates
- 9For-credit courses
- 1,265MicroCredentials awarded
- 563Online professional development course enrollees (2023)
Micro-Credentials
Increase your competitiveness in the job market with Micro-Credentials. Completion of a Micro-Credential earns you a digital badge that can be displayed on your LinkedIn, resume or digital portfolio. Some courses may have pre-requisites or are only available through professional training contracts.
Online Courses
Relevant, applicable, and self-paced.
Our 3 flagship courses offer self-paced study and practical exercises in Crime Scene Investigation and Digital Photography, completely online.
GFJC is proud to be the home of the only updated, online DNA course to prepare analysts and technicians for casework.
International Practioner Instruction
Since 1995 we have trained over 13,000 law enforcement and forensic personnel to internationally recognized standards with the latest technologies for partners including the FBI, NIJ, NATO, and USSOCOM. Our courses can be brought to any location or held at our training facilities in Largo, Florida, or another FIU campus. Learn how we customize training to your needs.
Academic Programs
For-Credit Courses
| Course Name (Credits) | Type | Delivery (Meetings/Week) - Generally Offered |
| CHS 3501 Survey For. Science (3) | Core (Certificate) | Traditional - Every Fall |
| CHS 4533 Forensic Biochem Appl. (3) (Cross-listed with BSC 5406, BSC 4401) | Core (Certificate) | |
| CHS 4503 Forensic Science (3) | Core (Certificate) | Web Assisted - Every Spring |
| CHS 3510C Forensic Evidence (3) | Core (Certificate) | 95% Web Based - Every Fall |
| CHS 4591 Forensic Sci. Internship (3) | Core (Certificate) | Forensic Lab - Every Semester |
| CHS 5535 Forensic Analysis (3) | Core(MS) | 95% Web Based - Every Fall |
| BSC 5406 Forensic Biology (3) | Core (MS) | Web Assisted (1) - Every Fall |
| CHS 6936 Forensic Colloquium (3) | Core (MS) | Traditional - Every Semester |
| CHS 5542 Forensic Chemistry (3) | Core (MS) | Web Assisted (1) - Every Spring |
| Electives | Students choose electives across Biological Sciences and Chemistry and Biochemistry in consultation with their advisors. |