Graduates can expect to work mostly in government or private agencies such as:

• FBI
• NSA
• CIA
• private consultancies
• State and Federal police services
• Customs
• analytical chemical laboratories
• quarantine departments

A crime scene investigator is nothing like the glamorous portrayal in the media. It is grueling, meticulous work and investigators often work long hours to get a break in a case. People wishing to pursue a career in this discipline need to be dedicated to protecting the public, be prepared to work long hours and have an in interest in solving puzzles.

Graduates with a Bachelors Degree in Crime Scene Investigation will be able to:

• demonstrate strong investigative and technical skills
• keep up with the rapid changes and developments in technology and crime scene methods
• work as part of a team as well as independently
• demonstrate good communication skills on all levels
• demonstrate a strong interest in forensic sciences
• cope with unpleasant situations and work conditions
• be physically fit
• demonstrate a key eye for detail and for looking beyond the obvious
• reconstruct crime scenes
• testify at trials and hearings as an expert witness
• collect and protect evidence found at the scene of a crime
• analyze the laboratory findings
• measure and analyze all types of materials and chemicals fund at crime scenes
• consult with other experts to help interpret evidence
• prepare reports and presentations of their findings