Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice: Crime Scene Investigation
Learn to be a Valuable Asset to Your Organization with a B.S. in Criminal Justice – Crime Scene Investigation Degree
Crime scene investigators are on-site forensic experts who evaluate crime scenes, gather and process evidence, and collaborate with forensic scientists and law enforcement agencies to ensure the scene of a crime is processed correctly and thoroughly.
Organizations and departments need highly educated employees who have training in the areas of forensic science, the natural sciences, and the criminal justice system. Liberty’s bachelor’s degree in crime scene investigation provides training in all of these areas and explores the technology used in these types of specialized roles.
The knowledge you receive in the classroom can turn into real-world experience, as you will have numerous opportunities to participate in processing a realistic crime scene. You will also have the chance to work alongside individuals from the Virginia State Police Department, Bedford County Sheriff’s office, Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, and FBI Crime Lab.
Pursue Your Criminal Justice Degree with Confidence
- Your degree is credible because Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- Liberty received the Illuminate Grant for Justice Project DNA testing equipment and training, giving students the ability to research cold cases and assist criminal justice reform advocates in exonerating wrongly convicted individuals.
- Graduates of Liberty’s criminal justice program have gone on to work with highly revered agencies and companies like the US Department of Defense, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), AECOM Defense Services Sector, and the Virginia State Police.
- Your criminal justice professors are recognized for their excellence in teaching and have served with the FBI, Virginia Beach Police Department, and other distinguished law enforcement agencies.
- With the combination of internships and real-life simulations in your classes, you’ll receive multiple opportunities for hands-on training throughout your degree.
What Will You Learn?
- How to conduct criminal investigations
- Important legal and procedural concepts like gathering and processing crime scene evidence
- How to manage and photograph crime scenes
- How to perform forensic computer and cyber analyses
Career Opportunities for Crime Scene Investigation Degree Graduates
- Computer forensics specialist
- Crime scene investigator
- Federal agent
- Police officer
Highlights of Our Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Degree Program
- We have an Illuminate Grant for our Justice Project DNA testing equipment and training, allowing students to research cold cases and assist criminal justice reform advocates in exonerating wrongly convicted individuals under the supervision of professors from our Helms School of Government, School of Law, and Department of Biology and Chemistry.
- Our bachelor’s degree in criminal justice produces graduates of distinction who have interned with agencies such as the FBI, US Secret Service, US Marshals, Metropolitan Police Department, and NCIS.
- Our graduates have gained employment in with the US Department of Defense, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), AECOM Defense Services Sector, and the Virginia State Police.
- Professors, who are recognized for their excellence in teaching and have served with the FBI, the Virginia Beach Police Department, and other distinguished law enforcement agencies, will provide instruction in the classroom and in labs.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice: Crime Scene Investigation
Pursue Your Criminal Justice Degree with Confidence
- Your degree is credible because Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- Liberty received the Illuminate Grant for Justice Project DNA testing equipment and training, giving students the ability to research cold cases and assist criminal justice reform advocates in exonerating wrongly convicted individuals.
- Graduates of Liberty’s criminal justice program have gone on to work with highly revered agencies and companies like the US Department of Defense, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), AECOM Defense Services Sector, and the Virginia State Police.
- Your criminal justice professors are recognized for their excellence in teaching and have served with the FBI, Virginia Beach Police Department, and other distinguished law enforcement agencies.
- With the combination of internships and real-life simulations in your classes, you’ll receive multiple opportunities for hands-on training throughout your degree.
What Will You Learn?
- How to conduct criminal investigations
- Important legal and procedural concepts like gathering and processing crime scene evidence
- How to manage and photograph crime scenes
- How to perform forensic computer and cyber analyses
Career Opportunities for Crime Scene Investigation Degree Graduates
- Computer forensics specialist
- Crime scene investigator
- Federal agent
- Police officer
Highlights of Our Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Degree Program
- We have an Illuminate Grant for our Justice Project DNA testing equipment and training, allowing students to research cold cases and assist criminal justice reform advocates in exonerating wrongly convicted individuals under the supervision of professors from our Helms School of Government, School of Law, and Department of Biology and Chemistry.
- Our bachelor’s degree in criminal justice produces graduates of distinction who have interned with agencies such as the FBI, US Secret Service, US Marshals, Metropolitan Police Department, and NCIS.
- Our graduates have gained employment in with the US Department of Defense, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), AECOM Defense Services Sector, and the Virginia State Police.
- Professors, who are recognized for their excellence in teaching and have served with the FBI, the Virginia Beach Police Department, and other distinguished law enforcement agencies, will provide instruction in the classroom and in labs.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (Liberty University is offering test-optional admission through Fall 2022 acceptance)
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
