A degree in Crime Scene Investigation or a Criminal Justice degree with a Crime Scene concentration can be the beginning of an exciting law enforcement career at the local, state or federal level.
Crime Scene Investigators act as both detectives and scientists. They have to pay very close attention to detail under the often stressful conditions at a crime or accident scene. Their skill at capturing, preserving, analyzing and presenting crime-scene evidence often makes the difference between a crime going unsolved and a criminal being brought to justice.
Coursework typically includes topics such as the process of collecting and preserving various types of crime scene evidence; the use of scientific and computer technology in evidence analysis; and ensuring the integrity of crime scene evidence against challenges in the courtroom. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in crime scene investigation will typically also take classes in biology, chemistry and physics.
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