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How to Become a Criminal Investigator

The career field of Criminal Investigations has become increasingly popular over the past several years. So you may ask, how exactly do I become a criminal investigator? There are many different steps you can take to help move yourself towards this career path. First of all, education is of utmost importance. A good first step is to pursue a Criminal Investigations Degree, or at the very least, somewhere within the field of Criminal Justice. When exploring different degree options, you may consider choices such as criminal justice, crime scene investigation, forensics, psychology, and sociology. Any of these programs will help prepare you for you not only for a Criminal Investigations career, but a host of other careers in the field of Criminal Justice as well.

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Criminal Investigator Job Description

When you choose to become a criminal investigator, the nature of your work really depends on your experience and what area of concentration you choose. As a new criminal investigator, your duties may include tasks such as examining records, assisting the prosecution in the prepartation of pre-trial evidence, conducting investigations on felony and misdemeanor trials, operating police radios and other law enforcement equipment, and testifying in court about the pre-trial evidence you gained. As you gain experience as an investigator, your roles and responsibilities will increase.

This site provides you with a number of Criminal Investigation schools as well as other Criminal Justice programs to choose from. Request free information today from the schools that interest you.

Online Degrees to Help You Become a Criminal Investigator

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Everest College Phoenix Online :

Criminal Investigations Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts Degree

Everest University Online :

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

Kaplan University:

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Forensic Psychology
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Bachelor's in 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

South University: Online

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

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

Colorado Technical University: Request information by filling out a simple request form to learn more about these programs and how they can help you start or advance your career.

A.S in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Financial Forensics

Liberty University Online: Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Online Education Database has ranked Liberty University among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row.

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

Lincoln College Online:

BS in Criminal Justice and The Study of the Criminal Mind

Portland State University:

Bachelor's - Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix will prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice wherever you reside. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice

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 - Crime and Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
MPA - Homeland Security and Policy Coordination
M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism and Security
M.S. in Psychology - Crisis Management and Response

Campuses with Criminal Investigations Programs

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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

Everest University:

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

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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

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