Crime Scene Degrees
As a crime scene investigator, you will play a crucial role in determining whether a crime is solved and if the evidence then stands up in a court of law so the perpetrator can be brought to justice. You will be called to the scene of a crime as soon as it is reported or discovered, and will need to capture and preserve the evidence, then analyze it and present your findings at a criminal trial.
You may begin your career as a crime scene technician, assisting with the gathering and preservation of crime scene evidence, by earning a certificate or an associate's degree in crime scene investigation. In such a program you'll learn to identify crime scene boundaries and to search for evidence including fingerprints, forensically identifiable material, and any other items that may help you determine the method or identify the victim or perpetrator of a crime.
A bachelor's degree in crime scene investigation will focus on these areas as well, but will include additional training in science courses like biology and chemistry that will allow you to perform certain types of forensic analysis on the evidence you've collected. You will learn how a crime laboratory functions, study how to reconstruct a crime scenes, and cover the elements of criminal law that you'll need to know in order to present your evidence in the courtroom.
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BSCJ/Crime Scene Investigation
Study techniques for locating, collecting, and analyzing crime scene evidence used in courts of law. Identify boundaries of a crime scene and review the principles of sea... 
Study techniques for locating, collecting, and analyzing crime scene evidence used in courts of law. Identify boundaries of a crime scene and review the principles of searching the crime scene for specific types of evidence, identifiable forensic material, and other items of evidentiary value. As a graduate, you may qualify to pursue a crime investigation position in a law enforcement organization.*
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Crime Scene Technician Certificate
Police and other law enforcement agencies depend on the expertise of professional crime scene technicians to uncover evidence that will stand up in a court of law. This m...
Police and other law enforcement agencies depend on the expertise of professional crime scene technicians to uncover evidence that will stand up in a court of law. This meticulous process requires a keen eye, an analytical mind, and dedication to cracking the case. Study to acquire the practical skills required to pursue a career in crime scene investigation.*
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