Collegiate Technical Investigation Skills

FIV150 – 1.00 Hours

Schedule

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DetailsCollegiate Tech Investigation Skills Program (CTISP)
08/21/24 – 12/11/24 Bryan, TX LS FIV150 13 Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 423-8433 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

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CTISP consists of a mixture of delivery methods: eLearning
courses, traditional classroom instruction, and practical application. This is not an online only program. The Fall 2024 program, class dates of 8/21/2024 to 12/11/2024, is shown above as LS FIV150-13 in the schedule.

Those who investigate and process crime scenes perform a critical role in the criminal justice system as their findings are the underpinnings of criminal casework that determine verdicts of guilt or innocence. The Collegiate Technical Investigation Skills Program (CTISP) is a blended learning opportunity consisting of 272 hours of specialized forensic training. Participants learn sound, field-tested, current methodologies and technical skills rooted in science-based practices. This application-intensive program instructs participants how to effectively identify, document, collect and process evidence found at crime scenes as preparation for employment in the forensic industry.

CTISP is delivered through a collegiate semester-based course offering schedule and consists of a mixture of delivery methods: eLearning courses, traditional classroom instruction, and practical application. Participants have dual enrollment in the TEEX Texas Forensic Science Academy (TFSA) and Blinn College. Upon successful completion of this program, participants receive 18 hours of collegiate credit through Blinn College and a Forensic Investigation & Evidence Management professional certificate through the TEEX Texas Forensic Science Academy.

The course fees for CTISP total $5,480.00 This amount is paid directly to Blinn College by the participant. The Federal Criminal History Background Check totaling $50.00 is a separate fee paid directly to TEEX by the participant at the time of registration to FIV150 (unless the participant makes arrangements for another provider to conduct the background check). This fee, regardless of result or admittance into CTISP, is non-refundable.

Participants enrolling in this program must be admitted to Blinn College as a student. If you are not yet enrolled at Blinn College, please visit: http://www.blinn.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply.html to apply. Note: TEEX Academy participants currently attending Blinn College, or for those that it has been less than one full semester since last attending Blinn College, do not need to reapply to Blinn College. Those participants who have attended Blinn College beyond that time in the past, but attended no colleges since, still need to apply; no transcripts will be needed in this instance. If you have any questions about the Blinn College requirements, please contact Robert Stanberry at (979) 209-7399 or [email protected]

Sallie Mae funding is now available as a funding source to be able to attend CTISP. Refer to “Other Information” at the end of this page for instructions on how to apply.

Prerequisites

  • Participant must have received a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Participant must complete and submit a Federal Criminal History Background Check.
  • Participant must be at least 18 years of age before the program class end date.

For admission into the program:

After online registration, participants submit their high school diploma/GED equivalent. A background check release form will be sent to the participant via email.

Important dates to remember:

  • For admission into the Fall 2024 program (08/21/2024 – 12/11/2024), shown above as LS FIV150-13 in the schedule, the release form is due by August 7, 2024.

Notification concerning admittance into the program will be made via email.

Course Completion Requirements

Courses Included in the Program

Blinn Course Listing TEEX Course Listing
CJLE 1394 – Special Topics in Law
Enforcement/Police Science
CJSA 1308 – Criminalistics I
CJSA 2334 – Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
CJLE 1345 – Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation
CJSA 1342 – Criminal Investigation
CRIJ 1306 – Court Systems and Practices
  • Taught by Blinn College; students will need to self-register if they have not already taken the class

Online Course Technical Requirements

To successfully complete this online course, you should have access to a computer with the following system requirements:

  • Computer tower or laptop
    • Note: The use of a tablet is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Broadband or high-speed internet connection
    • Recommended: Wired connection with at least 2.0 Mbps bandwidth (bi-directional, i.e. sending and receiving)
    • Alternative: Wireless (WiFi) connection
    • Note: The use of a MiFi or mobile hotspot is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Current version of web browser
    • Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 109 or higher, Google Chrome 109 or higher
    • Alternative: Safari 16.3 or higher
    • Note: Microsoft Edge is not currently a supported browser.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 22.003.20310 or higher

Course Attire

Participants must wear full length pants/jeans, short/long sleeve shirts (no sleeveless shirts), and closed-toe shoes to the traditional classroom instruction and practical application sessions.

Participant Must Provide

  • A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process, and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirement, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed.

Participants in a TCOLE credit course must complete the class in its entirety to receive TCOLE credit. 

Suggested Audience

  • Collegiate students seeking technical training to prepare them for employment requiring investigative skills such as crime scene investigators, fire investigators, detectives, medicolegal death investigators, patrol officers and forensic nurses.

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

  • 232.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • 232.00 hours – State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)/Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Other Information

To receive required application documents and instructions, send a request to [email protected]. Documents may be faxed, mailed, or hand delivered to the TEEX Texas Forensic Science Academy at the TEEX Law Enforcement and Protective Services division.

Participants of the Collegiate Technical Investigation Skills Program (CTISP) must also be enrolled in Blinn College. For inquiries related to Blinn College, please contact Robert Stanberry at (979) 209-7399 or [email protected]

Passing a Federal Criminal History Background Check is required for admittance into CTISP. It may be conducted by TEEX for a fee of $50.00. This fee, regardless of result or admittance into CTISP, is non-refundable.

Sallie Mae funding is now available as a funding source to be able to attend CTISP. Follow the instructions to apply for Sallie Mae funding:

  1. Go to https://www.salliemae.com
  2. Click on “Apply for a loan”
  3. Select what best defines you: Student or Cosigner
  4. Select the type of loan that best describes that type of program your loan is for
  5. From the State drop-down select “Texas”
  6. Type in “BLINN COLLEGE, BRENHAM, TX, 00354900”
  7. Complete the remaining Sallie Mae application process

Note: Approval criteria are based on Sallie Mae’s rules. TEEX has no influence on outcomes. Approved loans must be finalized no later than 45 calendar days before the start of the class to ensure your funds are credited in time to complete your registration.

Funding Options

Contact Information

Christine Ramirez

Phone: (979) 845-6677 | Toll-Free: (800) 423-8433
Email: [email protected]

Payment Info

  • Course fees and enrollment for CTISP is handled through Blinn College. The course fee total is currently $5,480.00. Please contact Robert Stanberry at (979) 209-7399 or [email protected]
  • Sallie Mae funding is now available as a funding source to be able to attend CTISP. Refer to “Other Information” at the end of this page for instructions on how to apply.
  • Passing a Federal Criminal History Background Check is required for admittance into CTISP. It may be conducted by TEEX for a fee of $50.00. This fee, regardless of result or admittance into CTISP, is non-refundable.

Note: Your registration is NOT complete until you have completed and uploaded, faxed, or emailed a Release for Federal Criminal History Background Check.

Policies

TEEX Policies
TEEX Participant Handbook
Conduct During Live Online Instructor-Led Courses

Online courses: Refunds are not available for eLearning courses, nor may the course be transferred from one customer to another.