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Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree - Investigation/Law Enforcement specialization

In today’s criminal justice system, an increasing number of agencies are requiring advanced degrees for promotion opportunities. The curriculum in our Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Investigation/Law Enforcement is designed to help you take advantage of this requirement with leadership and management strategies and tactics embedded throughout your coursework so you are prepared for advanced rank as a detective, investigator, or many other leadership positions.

Our fully-online degree provides a flexible class schedule for anyone already working in our justice system that never sleeps. With curriculum that is developed from gritty, true-life cases and delivered by working, seasoned criminal justice professionals, you will be prepared to make an immediate impact on the front lines of our justice system. Plus, with in-field coursework, projects, and assignment opportunities throughout your degree, you will maximize your active participation in “real world” law enforcement scenarios and the gain first-hand experience required of law enforcement leaders.

Plus, with our degree available completely online, you can complete your courses on a schedule that fits your personal and professional life. We are dedicated to preparing students at a very high level for leadership positions in the homeland security field or advanced education beyond their bachelor’s degree.

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

Qualified law enforcement professionals are always in demand.  By 2018, the number of detectives and criminal investigators is expected to increase by 17% and the number of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists are expected to increase by 19%.‡

Your degree coupled with our career development services will help prepare you to enter the law enforcement field and start a career where you can make a difference.

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.

‡"Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010.

"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.

BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.

POST Board Licensing Approval

The Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree program at Rasmussen College is POST Board approved. Rasmussen College is the first college in Minnesota to earn both Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree approval from the POST Board.

The POST Board approval of this program allows graduates to complete the POST Board licensing exam after they have completed the required practical skills training which is also offered by Rasmussen College. The curriculum at Rasmussen College satisfies the academic requirements for a Minnesota professional peace officer education program and prepares students for the POST exam necessary to become a licensed peace officer in Minnesota.