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How to Become a Crime Scene Investigator

1) Start by earning a degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice or a Physical Science (the most common degree is a bachelor's degree in criminal justice)
2) Some crime scene investigator jobs will require individuals to have police officer status or a higher education with a strong background in science.
3) Read more about a crime scene investigator career below and then request free information from schools that will give you the skills to pursue a career as a crime scene investigator.

A Crime Scene Investigator Career provides individuals with both an intellectual challenge as well as an exciting day to day job environment. As forensic technology continues to develop, crime scene investigator jobs are gaining in popularity. As a crime scene investigator, you can expect to be called on to the scene of complex crimes including those such as home invasion, burglary, armed robbery, homicides, and sexual assault. You must be prepared to work any time of the day or night whenever and wherever a crime occurs.

Crime Scene investigator jobs consist of a number of duties including assessing and processing the crime scene, gathering and transferring evidence, viewing autopsies, attending conferences and briefings with police agencies, preparing detailed crime reports, testifying in court, maintaining equipment, and continuing your education.

Request free information from University of Phoenix Criminal Justice Degree Program to learn more about how a degree can help you succeed in a CSI job.

Crime Scene Investigator Salary

The crime scene investigator salary range can be quite wide. Depending upon education and experience, the salary of a CSI may range from $20,000 to $50,000 per year. As far as Crime Scene Investigation education, many jobs will require a bachelors degree in science with an emphasis in criminal investigations or law enforcement. Other Crime Scene Investigator jobs may prefer a Criminal Justice Degree with some background in science. Below you will find a number of online and campus based schools that offer a variety of Criminal Investigation and Criminal Justice Degrees. Request free information and get your Crime Scene Investigator Career started today. This is an exciting time to become a crime scene investigator.

Online Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal Justice Degrees

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South University: Online

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

Kaplan University:

Bachelor's in Crime Scene Investigation
BSCJ - Crime Analysis
Crime Scene Technician Certificate
AAS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice

Everest College Online:

Associate's - Criminal Investigations
Associate's - Criminal Justice
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice

Rasmussen College Online:

Bachelor's - Investigation/Law Enforcement
Associate's - Financial Investigation
Associate's - Law Enforcement
Associate's - Criminal Justice
Associate's - Corrections
Associate's - Crime Scene Evidence
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix Online:

Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Master's Degree - Justice Administration

Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ

American InterContinental University:

Associates in Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations

Bryant & Stratton College : Bryant & Stratton College Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, one of the six regional accreditation agencies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Capella University:

BS in Criminal Justice
BS Public Safety - Emergency Management, Homeland Security
MS in Criminal Justice
MS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
MS in Public Safety Leadership
PhD Programs - Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Safety Leadership

Colorado Technical University Online:

A.S. in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice
M.S. in Management Criminal Justice

Florida Tech University Online:

AA in Criminal Justice
BA in Criminal Justice

Keiser University Online :

AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Master's in Criminal Justice

Lincoln College Online:

BS in Criminal Justice and The Study of the Criminal Mind

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Portland State University:

Bachelor's - Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of the Rockies:

Master of Arts in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies
Doctor of Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies

Utica College Online:

Certificate in Financial Crimes Investigation
Bachelor's - Cybercrime Investigations and Security
Bachelor's - Cybersecurity - Information Assurance
Bachelor's - Economic Crime Investigation
MBA in Economic Crime and Fraud Management

Virginia College:

AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Cybersecurity

Crime Scene Investigation and Related Programs by State

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Arizona

Everest College:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Phoenix

Florida

American InterContinental University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Corrections, Forensic Science, Law/Courts, Law Enforcement

Click a Location to Request Program Information => South Florida

Everest University:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's | Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations, Paralegal, and Homeland Security Specialist

Click a Location to Request Program Information =>
Tampa, Brandon, Lakeland, Largo, Pompano Beach, Jacksonville, Orange Park, Orlando North, Melbourne, and South Orlando

Keiser University:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Crime Scene Tech, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies

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Ft. Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tampa, and West Palm Beach

Rasmussen College:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Client Services/Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminal Offenders, Homeland Security, Investigation/Law Enforcement, Legal/Criminal Justice, Office Mgmt, Paralegal

Click a Location to Request Program Information =>
Fort Myers, Ocala, and Pasco County

Illinois

Argosy University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Psychology - Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Schaumburg

Rasmussen College:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Corrections, Crime Scene Evidence, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Paralegal

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Rockford, Aurora, Romeoville/Joliet

Westwood College:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Corrections, Crime Scene Evidence, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Paralegal

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Chicago O'Hare Airport, Chicago River Oaks, Chicago DuPage, Chicago Loop

Missouri

Colorado Technical University:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Court Reporting, Criminal Justice, Cybercrime Investigations, Forensic Investigation

Click a Location to Request Program Information => North Kansas City

North Dakota

Rasmussen College:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Client Services/Corrections, Crime Scene Evidence, Criminal Justice, Criminal Offenders, Homeland Security, Human Services, Investigation/Law Enforcement, Legal/Criminal Justice, Office Mgmt

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Fargo and Bismarck

Virginia

The George Washington University:

Programs Offered: Master's | Forensic Sciences - High Technology Crime Investigation, Forensic Sciences - Security Management

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Arlington/Washington DC