Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation

If you’re looking for an exciting career that provides daily opportunities to contribute to the safety and security of your community, then Hilbert’s Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation program can be an important step on your path to success.

Our four-year CSI degree embraces the latest technological and practical knowledge  in this fast-evolving field. With an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on key crime scene investigation concepts such as evidence collection, identification and chain-of-custody procedures, our dynamic program brings your coursework to life with more than 400 hours of hands-on training and laboratory practice.

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Benefits of a Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation

If you are wondering if a forensic science CSI degree is worth it, the answer for many is an enthusiastic yes. Here are just a few of the benefits of earning a crime scene investigator forensic science degree:

• Job security. Forensic scientists play a critical role in public safety. Their specialized skills and knowledge enable law enforcement to effectively investigate and solve crimes, and assist the legal system in prosecuting perpetrators. These specialized skills make forensic scientists valuable to employers at every level—federal, state and local.
  
  
• Diverse job opportunities. The field of forensic science offers something for everyone. Common forensic science CSI disciplines include crime scene evidence collection, photography, bloodstain pattern analysis and fingerprint examination.
  
  
• Career advancement. Forensic scientists enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. Beyond simply moving up to senior roles within their initial careers, forensic science professionals may choose to specialize in an area such as crime scene photography or bloodstain pattern analysis, or pursue advanced degrees that can allow them to teach others about the trade.
  
  
• Exciting work. Forensic scientists work to solve crimes—an exciting job that takes them to interesting places, from crime scenes to law enforcement offices and courtrooms, as they collect, analyze and discuss evidence to seek justice.

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Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science Curriculum

The Forensic Science: CSI degree curriculum offers an interdisciplinary course of study that focuses on the proper identification, collection and chain-of-custody procedures of evidence and its use in the criminal justice system. Coursework includes forensic psychology, crime scene photography, laws and rules regarding evidence, bloodstain pattern analysis, fingerprint evidence and more. All of this coursework is embedded in a well-balanced, liberal arts–based scientific bachelor’s degree that includes more than 400 hours of hands-on training and laboratory practice.

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