Associate Degree: Crime Scene & Forensics Degree and Programs

Forensic science technicians gather evidence at crime scenes such as fingerprints, DNA samples, and other data for criminal cases. They also offer expert testimony in court proceedings at the request of trial lawyers. Earning an associate's degree in crime scene and forensics can give you the career training necessary for a job in this sector of police work.

Online Education or Traditional Campus for Your Forensics Degree?

If you are working full time or have family obligations, online education can be a viable alternative to a college campus because you can take online courses at your convenience. You can expect to take courses such as forensic photography, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, forensic law, and health safety.

Crime Scene & Forensics Job Outlook

Job openings for crime scene investigators is expected to grow 21 percent or more when compared to other job categories during 2006-2016. The mean annual wage in 2007 for forensic technicians was $50,310.