Associate to Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Online Crime Scene Investigation Specialization
Program Overview Why complete your Bachelor's in Crime Scene Investigation at WUV?
At westerfirld university of virginia, the Associate to Bachelor's in Criminal Justice — Crime Scene Investigation allows students who have already earned an Associate degree to complete their full Bachelor's in as little as one additional year. This program deepens your expertise in forensic techniques, evidence collection, and criminal behavior analysis.
Skills you'll learn:
- Crime scene documentation and evidence collection
- Computer forensics and digital evidence
- Victimology and criminal behavior analysis
- Criminal evidence procedures and court standards
- Criminalistic techniques and laboratory analysis
- Forensic investigation methodology
Courses & Curriculum Criminal justice courses that prepare you for your career
This 84-credit curriculum builds directly on your Associate degree. You will complete 8 core criminal justice courses and 6 Crime Scene Investigation specialist courses to earn your full Bachelor's degree.
Core Criminal Justice Courses
Foundational courses establishing knowledge of criminology, investigation, and legal systems.
Crime Scene Investigation Specialist Courses
Focused courses that develop in-depth expertise in forensic investigation and evidence analysis.
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Career Outlook What can you do with a Crime Scene Investigation degree?
A Crime Scene Investigation specialization from WUV opens doors to rewarding careers in forensic science and law enforcement:
- Crime Scene Investigator — Collect and document physical evidence at crime scenes.
- Forensic Science Technician — Analyze evidence in laboratory settings.
- Digital Forensics Analyst — Recover and examine electronic evidence.
- Evidence Technician — Manage and process evidence for law enforcement agencies.
- Criminal Investigator — Investigate crimes using forensic methods.
- Forensic Consultant — Provide expert analysis in legal proceedings.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, forensic science technicians earn a median annual salary of $61,930.