Forensic Investigation Degree Program Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Concentration in Forensic Investigation
Are you interested in a career in forensic investigation and would like to pursue a career in criminal justice? If so, then earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Investigation (BSCJ-FI) can help get you there. A degree in criminal justice is also a great foundation for law school.
The criminal justice field is expanding in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, law and the courts, and in many types of programs that support the system. As a result, there is an increasing demand for individuals with current forensic investigation skills. Employment opportunities for forensic science technicians are expected to increase by 31 percent through the year 2016*.
Through lab and practical experiences, the Forensic Investigation degree program concentration provides students with exciting opportunities to study the investigation of crimes and criminal profiling. You can learn to collect and analyze physical evidence, such as DNA or firearms, performing tests on weapons or on substances such as fiber, glass, hair, tissue, and body fluids to determine their significance to the investigation. You can also learn to prepare reports to document findings and the laboratory techniques used, and give expert testimony as a witness on laboratory findings by identifying and classifying substances, materials, and other evidence collected at the scene of a crime.
When you graduate, you can pursue career opportunities such as:
- Police Officer
- FBI Officer
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Private Detective
- Private Investigator
- Non-sworn Forensic Personnel
- Crime Scene Analysis & Reconstruction Specialist
- Evidence Technician
- Records Supervisor
- And Many More
Additional training and/or experience may be required for some positions.
This BSCJ with a Concentration in Forensic Investigation Degree Program includes the following CTU Academic Certificates:
- Corrections Technician
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Domestic Violence Interventions
- Juvenile Delinquency and Victim Services
- Law Enforcement Skills
- Legal Studies and Court Process
CTU Academic Certificates are résumé-enhancing credentials built right into course content, so you can progressively add marketable skills to your professional qualification as you study.
*US Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook" 2008-09 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos115.htm
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This program is available at the following CTU campuses: