Criminal Investigation Degree Course
Program Title: Associate Degree in Criminal Investigations
Description: Over the years criminal investigation has become a widely popular career. As a crime investigator you get trained in maintaining law & order, protecting life, safeguarding property etc. You also become skilled at conducting various activities like planning and research, administrative duties and so on. Criminal Investigation includes nature of crime, delinquency, investigative techniques, criminal laws, law enforcement agencies and much more. If you have ever been interested in crime related novels or pulp fictions, crime investigation is the right career for you.
Syllabus: The course provides complete info about investigative techniques and procedures. Topics include:
- Introduction to criminal justice
- Criminal investigation and police procedures
- Criminal evidence
- Criminal procedure
- Crime and Delinquency
- Introduction to corrections
- Juvenile delinquency
- Criminal justice report writing
- Criminal Psychology
Accreditation: The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Format of Education: Online & Correspondence courses
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Criminal Investigators can be employed as forensic science consultants, fingerprint technicians, print experts, evidence examiners and so on. Employment can be found in forensic labs, hospitals, insurance agencies, homicide investigations, government organizations and investigation units. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, jobs for Investigators will grow by 25% by 2012. Starting salaries are around $20,000 to $25,000 annually. Experienced & self-employed professionals can earn up to $100,000 a year.
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