Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice - Forensic Crime Scene Investigation

Virginia Commonwealth University

The major objective of this degree program is to prepare students for effective professional careers in criminal justice, forensic crime scene investigation, public service and other helping professions, and/or prepare them to pursue studies in law and other related graduate programs. Career opportunities are available in federal, state, local and private justice-related endeavors. These careers include law enforcement, crime scene investigation, juvenile justice, corrections and the courts. This program also prepares students to enter law school or to pursue graduate studies in criminal justice or in several of the human services fields, usually related to justice. This program offers and encourages in-service justice employees and others to enhance their professional career development through higher education. Students majoring in criminal justice receive a broad educational background, professionally oriented courses in their special area of interest and various skill courses designed to enhance their career opportunities. Through core courses and electives in the major, students have the opportunity to orient their course work to fit their educational objectives and career plans. Additionally, students in the forensic crime scene investigation concentration will know how to do the following: Clearly describe the four major crime scene processing and evaluating steps List applicable CSI equipment and provide a brief summary/conclusion of the overall crime scene process

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