Why Investigation and Law Enforcement?

A Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree is what will get you ready for the challenges you face when you enter the field of justice. You will be able to apply the things you learn in the classroom to your work out on the streets.

This online program in the important field of law enforcement offers you the flexibility and convenience of online learning.

Are you ready to learn more? We’ve spent more than a century at Rasmussen College preparing students for success. If you would like to know more about our school, what we offer our students or anything else, please fill out a contact request or call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our program managers can answer any questions you may have.

Investigation and Law Enforcement Courses

Online Investigation and Law Enforcement courses will guide you through the criminal justice program. You can begin a career as a peace officer, probation support specialist, public safety specialist or law enforcement officer with your Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Investigation and Law Enforcement.

Some key courses include:

Criminal Investigations
You will learn to conduct full criminal investigations and examine various techniques, methods, and processes for interviewing and interrogating crime suspects and witnesses.

Examination of Forensic Science
You will critically examine the role of forensic science in the criminal justice process and the court of law. You will review historical events in criminalistics, and analyze problems in forensic science in order to formulate recommendations for change.

Criminal Evidence
You will learn about the fundamentals of criminal evidence as it relates to the legal presentation of evidence in criminal trials, and with the role of legal counsel. Different varieties of evidence, from hearsay to physical evidence, are examined.

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Investigation and Law Enforcement Career Outlook

In 2006, law enforcement professionals held more than 861,000 jobs. From 2006 to 2016, the number of persons employed in this occupation is expected to increase by 11%. The minimum annual base salary for a Police Corporal is $44,160.‡

The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available throughout your career.