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Criminal Justice Associate’s Degree with a Specialization in Crime Scene Evidence

A Criminal Justice Associate’s degree with a specialization in Crime Scene Evidence will prepare you to know exactly what to do once you enter the scene of a crime. You will be knowledgeable about the common practices used and where to go from there. In this specialization, you will study the science behind conducting a crime scene investigation and how you apply your knowledge and skills will help put criminals behind bars.

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Career-focused courses in Introduction to Forensic Science, Introduction to Investigations, and Crime Scene Analysis will prepare you for a position in the field of justice. You can begin a career as an Evidence Technician or Crime Scene Specialist once you earn your Criminal Justice Associate’s degree with a specialization in Crime Scene Evidence.

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Call (888) 549-6755 and speak with an Admissions Representative for more information on our Criminal Justice Associate’s degree in Crime Scene Evidence, or you can Request More Information online and we’ll call you!


Career Overview

  • Careers as Crime Scene Specialists and Forensic Science Technicians are going to increase by 31% by 2016
  • Crime Scene Specialists and Forensic Science Technicians earned about $45,300 annually in 2006
  • Crime Scene Specialists need to understand scientific rules and methods to solve problems, communication skills, conduct high-quality tests, understand work related documents, and use logical reasoning

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Career overview information is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and www.acinet.org

Learn more about Rasmussen College’s Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree. With a Bachelor’s degree you will have more knowledge about the field of Criminal Justice. Call an Admissions Representative today at (888) 549-6755 to find out more about what classes are like and how you can get started or Request Information Online and we will contact you.


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