Overview
The Forensic Investigator II Certificate is designed to give graduates a recognized credential that can translate into greater recognition within their respective field. After completing the required certificates, courses, and one elective course offered through the Texas Forensic Science Academy graduates will have an understanding of the investigator’s role throughout the investigative process, procedures for conducting investigations of various types of human death, and the skills for scientific interpretation of bloodstain evidence at crime scenes.
Required Courses
This certificate has required prerequisites
Forensic Investigator I certificate
Applicants must complete the Forensic Investigator I certificate before starting the Forensic Investigator II courses.
The following courses are required in order to receive a Forensic Investigator I certificate.
fsa112
fsa103
AND pick one of the following options:
fsa100
fsa106 and fsa104
How to Apply for this Certificate
Once all TEEX courses have been completed, applicants should confirm they meet all certificate requirements using the Forensic Investigator II Application and return it to the TEEX Law Enforcement & Protective Services division. Eligibility of each candidate will be reviewed and email notification of decision will be sent.
Important Notification
Effective September 1, 2024, the unit price fee for the standard certificate will increase from $37 to $50. This fee change will apply for all applications received on or after this date.
Note: Applicants should have a majority of the Forensic Investigator Level I classes complete, if not the entire Forensic Investigator Level I Certificateopens in a new tab, before starting the Level II courses. All courses must be taken within seven (7) years of the date of the application. Only one course from another provider will be accepted if the curriculum and hours match TEEX curriculum. To submit training for TEEX course equivalency review/consideration, please submit the following:
- Copy of the course syllabus
- Copy of the certificate of completion
- Details of the training event
- Dates of training
- Format of training (in person, online, webinar, other)
TEEX’s approval decision is based on equivalency of course content, activities, and duration. TEEX will review your course equivalency request and make a determination on a case-by-case basis; additional information may be required from you.