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Online Crime Scene & Forensics Degrees and Careers


Have you ever wondered what it would be like to collect evidence, identify clues, scrutinize crime scenes, and crack tough cases like the detectives on TV's popular police procedurals? A degree in crime scene and forensics science can put you on the path to a profession in this exciting and challenging field.

Although most crime scene and forensics professionals would tell you that they rely more on good, old-fashioned detective work and deduction than on flashy gadgets and high-tech devices, a degree in crime scene and forensics science introduces you to the latest technologies that police agencies use to solve cases. In fact, due to the increasing technological complexity of the field, most experts agree that aspiring crime scene and forensics specialists with a degree should be best positioned to succeed in this increasingly competitive profession in the years ahead.

Education & Career Opportunities in Crime Scene & Forensics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the overall outlook for detectives specializing in crime scene and forensics science could reach 12 percent between 2008 and 2018. Because entry-level positions in the field are subject to intense competition, degrees in crime scene and forensics science (associate's and bachelor's) are a great way to get ahead. Thanks to the Internet, prospective students can earn online degrees in crime scene and forensics programs. Many community colleges, technical and vocational schools, and four-year university offer degree programs in crime scene and forensics technology both online and on campus.

 



Ashford University

TECHNOLOGY CHANGES EVERYTHING ™

Now knowledge is everywhere, for everyone, making earning your college degree a real possibility. Experience a new way of learning through the innovative online experience at Ashford University. Earn the Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree you’ve always wanted because achievement belongs to all of us.



Programs Offered:-
  • BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Forensics
  • BA/Organizational Management - Criminal Justice
  • BA/Social and Criminal Justice
  • BA/Social Science - Criminal Justice
Everest University Online
Expand your career horizons with an online degree from Everest University Online. Balance work and family while you study for your Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.

Programs Offered:-
  • Criminal Investigations (Associate's)
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
  • Criminal Justice (Master's)
  • Homeland Security (Associate's)
American InterContinental University Online

At AIU, the Serious U, we mean business and with our Virtual campus you can learn the way you like – watch classes, hear them, read them, make them interactive – whenever, wherever you like.



Programs Offered:-
  • Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science
Kaplan University

Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education. Eligible students can receive college credit for prior military experience and coursework—up to 75 percent of the credit needed for a Kaplan University undergraduate degree.*



Programs Offered:-
  • BS in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation
  • MS in Criminal Justice - Law
  • MS in Criminal Justice
  • BS in Criminal Justice
  • MS in Criminal Justice - Global Issues in Criminal Justice
Brandman University Online
Take a new step in your education with Brandman University. We offer 87 different certificate, associate, bachelor's, or master's programs in a wide variety of fields.

Programs Offered:-
  • BA in Criminal Justice (Forensics)
  • BA in Criminal Justice (Homeland Security Emphasis)
  • BA in Criminal Justice
  • BA in Criminal Justice (Victim Advocacy)
Westwood College
Westwood College is dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge, skills and training needed for meaningful employment. Through education, we create opportunities, change lives and impact futures.

Programs Offered:-
  • Criminal Justice: Major in Investigations (B)
  • Criminal Justice (A)
Ashworth College
Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth College, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.

Programs Offered:-
  • Forensic Science
Strayer University

Continue your education with Strayer University. We offer convenient degree options designed with the working adult in mind — study online, on campus in the evening and weekends, or through a combination of both.



Programs Offered:-
  • AA: Criminal Justice
Florida Tech University Online
Tradition. Academic Excellence. Online Convenience.
Thanks to Florida Tech offering intensive degree programs 100% online, students located all over the world have the opportunity to access the same world-class education as those who attend classes on the main campus in Melbourne, Florida. As a Florida Tech online student, you'll experience dynamic individualized relationships with your instructors. Working online with Florida Tech professors and students in an interactive environment provides you with a unique educational experience.

Programs Offered:-
  • Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Arizona State University Online
Why ASU?

At ASU, learning online is effective, flexible and smart. Every program delivered online is developed by the same excellent faculty who teach on our campuses, and is designed to engage students and professors in meaningful ways. The result? Our students are an integral part of a New American University.

ASU students who learn online connect with the full university experience: interaction with internationally recognized faculty, access to collections from ASU's eight award-winning libraries, an alumni network tens of thousands of members strong, and membership in a community of thousands of students pursuing their degrees.

Programs Offered:-
  • BS in Criminal Justice
  • BS in Justice Studies
  • MA in Criminal Justice