FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Wednesday, April 7, 2004 - A forensic science course offered by SDSU's College of Extended Studies will introduce students to the various specialized disciplines that interface and integrate with the criminal justice system to solve and answer questions at law.

The Survey of Forensic Science I class will be held Tuesdays, May 11-July 13 from 5:30-9:30 pm at SDSU's Gateway Center. It is open to Criminal Justice Administration majors and the general public.

This course is an introduction and overview of the forensic sciences to include: forensic pathology, odontology, anthropology, entomology, serology, hair and fiber analysis instrumentation, questioned documents, and forensic psychology. The class is extremely graphic in nature.

Instructor for the course is Daniel Matticks, retired medical examiner investigator at the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. Cost for the three-unit criminal justice administration course is $480. For registration information, call (619) 594-5152 or visit www.NeverStopLearning.net.

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 25 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 594-5152 or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.