Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) with a concentration in Forensic Science

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program

If you are seeking a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.

AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree completion program prepares students to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in criminal justice and juvenile justice processes, criminology, law enforcement, law adjudication and corrections. The primary goal of this program is to prepare students to become qualified criminal justice professionals.

The opportunity for public service through law enforcement work is attractive to many because the job is challenging and involves much personal responsibility. Furthermore, law enforcement officers in many agencies may retire with a pension after 25 or 30 years of service, allowing them to pursue a second career while still in their 40s or 50s.*

Forensic science personnel investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence. Often, they specialize in areas such as DNA analysis or firearm examination, performing tests on weapons or on substances such as fiber, glass, hair, tissue, and body fluids to determine their significance to the investigation. Forensic science personnel also prepare reports to document their findings and the laboratory techniques used, and they may provide information and expert opinion to investigators.**

AIU Online's BSCJ degree completion program with a concentration in Forensic Science is designed to help meet the need for career-focused professionals with the knowledge and skills to pursue exciting opportunities in this growing area of the criminal justice industry.

Career Opportunities

AIU Online's BSCJ with a concentration in Forensic Science can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing such interesting, in-demand career opportunities as a:

Crime Scene Analyst
Non-Sworn Forensic Personnel
and more

Additional training or certification may be required for some positions.

Learning from Experience

The BSCJ with a concentration in Forensic Science features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the criminal justice industry. Learning from experienced instructors, you can absorb career-relevant knowledge that can immediately be applied in real-world professional situations. Instructors will cover material including:

Clear explanations of the techniques, abilities, and limitations within the field of forensic science and its applications to criminal investigations.
Forensic science techniques of criminal investigations, how to process a crime scene and notify the next of kin
Appropriate techniques to safeguard evidence and interact with investigative authorities.

Applying Your Knowledge in the Real World

As you progress towards the successful completion of this Bachelor's degree completion program, you should be able to develop career-marketable skills, including how to:

Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a vital career in criminal justice and related professions.
Demonstrate foundational knowledge of criminology, including the causes of crime, typologies, offenders and victims.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of law enforcement principles, including police organization, discretion, subculture and legal constraints.