Master's Degree in
Criminalistics

Among the job opportunities in this field of knowledge we have:

• Criminal advice.
• Penitentiary centers (including that of minors).
• Criminologist experts.
• Forensic expert.
• Security and force body.
• Technical inspection professionals - ocular, lofoscopy, accidentology, among others of the branch.

• Photocopy of the Bachelor's Degree in the following areas: law, criminalistics and forensic sciences, biological chemical and health sciences, engineering, law, physics, mathematics, anthropology, graphic design and disciplines related to expert work (submit documentation) .
• Authorized translation into Spanish of degrees and credits as appropriate.
• Photocopy of Official Credits issued by the respective institution and where the minimum average is 81 (B) or academic index of 1.5.
• Basic computer skills.
• Two (2) passport size photos, in color, on white background.
• Photocopy of identity card.
• Certificate of physical health.
• Applicant's letter
• Resume.

• Study in teams and on your own.
  Do research in the areas you handle.
• Deepen in the knowledge you need or are interested in.
• Respect the Disciplinary Regulations of the University.
• Keeping your payments up to date.
• Attend 75% of the face-to-face meetings.
• Punctual attendance to events and academic sessions (field practices).
• Ethical and respectful conduct in the representations of the institution.
• Verify that during the first year of study they have command (verbal and written) of another language (recognized by UNESCO) that allows them to read up-to-date scientific bibliography.
• In case of prolonged absence, the student must present a justified excuse.

To obtain the Criminalistics Specialist Title, the student must:

• Complete and pass the total number of subjects of the curriculum of the specialty.
• Have an academic index of not less than two (2.0).
• Present the essay on Criminalistics.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of English.

To obtain the Master's Degree in Criminalistics, the student must:

• Complete and pass the total of the subjects of the study plan.
• Obtain an academic index of no less than two (2.0).
• Complete and support the degree thesis.
• Comply with the academic and administrative requirements in a term that does not exceed four years of permanence in the program.

Know:

• You will have comprehensive knowledge of the methodologies and techniques of criminalistics within the conceptual framework of the Accusatory Criminal System, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law.
• You will apply the theories of crime to investigations and expert concepts in criminology.
• You will understand the scientific and legal foundations of different criminal and criminal problems in the country and the Caribbean region.
• You will develop skills for the application of scientific methods and techniques to solve criminal problems, from an interdisciplinary and integrating perspective.
• You will handle up-to-date expert techniques and tools to recognize its probative validity, its procedural effectiveness and its adaptation to the standards that are the foundation of due process.
• You will have a comprehensive vision of the legal, criminal and criminal problems of the Caribbean region from the perspectives offered by legal and forensic sciences.
• You will learn about quality management systems in forensic laboratories.
  They will understand and assume the management of the administration of justice as a process of organizational legal development and transformation with social responsibility.
• You will have psychological, forensic and computer skills for the preparation, presentation and defense within the framework of criminal procedure litigation.
• You will understand and apply specialized criminalistics concepts in the investigation of a crime, identifying the expert evidence in the preliminary investigation and interpreting the results of the various criminalistics expertise carried out in our country.

Do:

• Apply the current legislation in each of the consultancies, judicial and ministerial proceedings and in the expert opinions.
• Observe and analyze the facts and evidence at the scenes and situations where a crime occurs.
• Analyze the different criminalistic works that are carried out at the crime scene, in the forensic laboratory and in identification.
• Evaluate legal cases with criminal criteria, in accordance with the current regulations of the Criminal Procedure Code through the analysis of fiscal or judicial files that contain criminal expert reports.
• Apply the concept of crime within the framework of criminal law.
  Carry out an internal evaluation of the state of quality systems in forensic laboratories and propose policies.
• Make reports and reports both written and verbal.

Be:

• Apply critical thinking and the ability to reflect on the evidence that is linked to a crime.
• Develop the capacity for teamwork and leadership of criminal processes.
• Act with professional ethics in reports and expert reports for legal processes.
• Have a critical and innovative attitude aimed at solving problems.
  You will be an innovative, resourceful, reliable, flexible, discreet and ethical professional.
• You will have the ability to adapt to change as new knowledge is generated.
• You will be committed to justice and society with respect to your environment.
• You will have legal initiatives aimed at managing the solution of criminal problems.
• You will have social sensitivity towards political, cultural and technological variables.
• You will cooperate and work as a team.

Live:

• You will prove to be analytical and reflective before the political, social and economic processes in our country.
• You will prove to be receptive and conciliatory to achieve the objectives of the projects to be developed.
• You will be conducted with creativity, honesty and dedication to work promptly and carefully.