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Degrees in Forensic Science

Degrees in Forensic Science

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As the role of science and technology plays an increasingly important role in solving crimes, more and more law enforcement agencies are employing civilian crime scene analysts and crime lab scientists. If you share a love of both science and law enforcement, then pursuing a degree in Forensic Science will be quite rewarding.

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Forensic Science is the application of scientific techniques to criminal investigations, and is used to analyze and provide evidence to investigators and attorneys. Students in Forensic Science majors are involved in several primary areas of study:

• Theory of forensic science

• Application of forensic science

• Scientific ethics

• Laboratory skills

Forensic Science – both in school and in the real world – is a hands-on discipline that relies heavily on analytical ability. Obtaining an undergraduate degree in Forensic Science will prepare you for a career in a number of government or private laboratories, or for an advanced degree in the physical sciences or allied healthcare.



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    tina09

    2 months ago

    2 Comments

    Where is a academy in arizona? i'm considering joining.

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    shaylynn

    5 months ago

    6 Comments

    if you want to enter a crime scene yiu have to go through the acedemy.

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    sandersfl

    5 months ago

    2 Comments

    You do not have to be a police officer to go into forensic science. Most positions in forensics, either in the lab or as a crime scene technician, are non-sworn civilian positions.

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    Trulylatino

    7 months ago

    2 Comments

    That's a good question KDW. Does a person are required to be an officer to do Forensic Science?

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    kdw

    9 months ago

    4 Comments

    do i have to become a cop befor getting a job in forensic science

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    BLUEOFWATER

    about 1 year ago

    222 Comments

    THIS IS IN MY PATH ALONG THE ROAD TO MY DEGREE.

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