<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Evidence gathering, evaluation, and processing are among the main topics you could expect to study as a student of the online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation program at Purdue Global. Concentration courses provide you with the opportunity to learn fingerprint analysis techniques, latent print enhancement tools, crime lab instruments and technologies, trace evidence examples, and drug and toxicology examination methods. A crime scene investigation course in the major curriculum addresses crime scene preservation, evidence handling, interviewing techniques, and case preparation. Other major courses cover criminology, criminal procedure, and criminal law; a capstone course allows you to draw on all concepts studied throughout the program to complete a series of integrative assignments. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and attention to detail would prove beneficial prior to entering this bachelor's degree program. Prospective students might also be adept at solving mysteries. Applicants to Purdue Global should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must earn a total of 180 credits to obtain the BS in Criminal Justice degree in Crime Scene Investigation from Purdue Global. You will complete 33 credits in core coursework, 88 credits in major courses, 24 credits in the area of concentration, and 35 credits of open electives. </p> <p><u>Criminal Justice Major Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CJ100</td><td>Preparing for a Career in Public Safety</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ101</td><td>Introduction to the Criminal Justice System</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ102</td><td>Criminology I</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ210</td><td>Criminal Investigation</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ212 <br /> <br />CJ233</td><td>Crime Prevention <br /><b>OR</b><br />Introduction to Forensic Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ216</td><td>Computers, Technology, and Criminal Justice Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ227</td><td>Criminal Procedure</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ230</td><td>Criminal Law for Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ340</td><td>Applied Criminal Justice Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ345 <br /> <br />CJ444</td><td>Supevisory Practices in Criminal Justice <br /><b>OR</b><br />Managing Criminal Justice Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ490</td><td>Research Methods in Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>300/400 Level</td><td> Open Electives</td></tr> </table><p><u>Concentration Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CJ328</td><td>Forensic Fingerprint Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ345</td><td>Supervisory Practices in Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ370</td><td>Crime Scene Investigation II</td></tr> <tr><td>CJ385</td><td>Forensic Chemistry and Trace Evidence Analysis</td></tr> </table><p><u>Capstone Course</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CJ499</td><td>Bachelor's Capstone in Criminal Justice</td></tr> </table><p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CM107</td><td>College Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>CM220</td><td>College Composition II</td></tr> <tr><td>CS204</td><td>Professionalism - Theory and Practice in the Global Workplace</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td><b>Choose one of the following:</b></td></tr> <tr><td>MM150</td><td>Survey of Mathematics</td></tr> <tr><td>MM212</td><td>College Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td><b>Choose one of the following:</b></td></tr> <tr><td>HU200</td><td>Arts and Humanities - Modern Creative Expressions</td></tr> <tr><td>HU245</td><td> Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>HU250</td><td>Humanities and Culture</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td><b>Choose one of the following:</b></td></tr> <tr><td>SC200</td><td>Discovering Science - Current Issues in a Changing World</td></tr> <tr><td>SC235</td><td>General Biology I - Human Perspectives</td></tr> <tr><td>SC246</td><td>Fundamentals of Microbiology</td></tr> <tr><td>SC250</td><td>Fundamentals of Science</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td><b>Choose one of the following:</b></td></tr> <tr><td>SS211</td><td>The 1960s - Reshaping the American Dream</td></tr> <tr><td>SS236</td><td>People, Power, and Politics - An Introduction to American Government</td></tr> <tr><td>SS250</td><td>The Technological Revolution - A Social Scientific Approach</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Obtaining the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree with a concentration in Crime Scene Investigation could prepare you for entry-level positions in law enforcement agencies, crime labs, or private investigation firms. In these careers, you may be responsible for collecting crime scene evidence, taking photographs, analyzing evidence, and reconstructing crime scenes. </p> <p>Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Crime scene technician </li><li>Crime lab assistant </li><li>Crime scene analyst </li><li>Forensic science technician </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>While a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Crime Scene Investigation is often sufficient for starting a career in crime scene investigations, an advanced degree may be necessary to pursue managerial or supervisory roles in this field. In a graduate degree program, you could further develop your skills in analysis and observation while building the leadership skills needed to advance in the profession. Degrees you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Criminology </li><li>Master of Science in Criminal Justice </li><li>Master of Science in Crime Scene Investigation</li></ul>