Be the First to Take Action When a Crime Is Committed with a Bachelor’s in Crime Scene Investigation
In law enforcement, crime scene investigators are key to preventing future crime by ensuring that guilty parties will be found and prosecuted. Through Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Crime Scene Investigation, you will gain the tools you need to serve your community and help keep them safe.
Liberty’s bachelor’s degree in criminal justice – crime scene investigation is designed to give you a thorough understanding of forensics, crime scene photography, management of the crime scene, and the technology behind investigations. Throughout your degree, you will learn how to work with law enforcement to launch and facilitate a successful investigation of a crime.
A crime scene investigator will face different situations in every case. Therefore it is necessary to have a wide range of skills and knowledge. Our criminal justice classes are focused on giving you relevant, applicable content so you are competent and confident as you enter your career. Our faculty of experienced criminal justice professionals will prepare you for your career with challenging case studies that are true to life and reflect real field-work.
What Will You Learn in Our Bachelor’s in Crime Scene Investigation?
- Learn the analytical and scientific practices of forensics in law enforcement.
- Develop crime scene investigation strategies.
- Explore best practices and technologies currently used in the field.
- Learn essential techniques and methods for successful crime scene investigation.
Through our criminal justice classes, you will learn the principles of an investigation and advanced practices needed for the field. With Liberty’s B.S. in Criminal Justice – Crime Scene Investigation, you will gain the knowledge and in-demand skills to work on intense crime scene investigations, on your own schedule, and from a Christian worldview.
Career Options
- Crime scene investigator
- Crime scene technician
- Criminalist
- Forensic project coordinator
- Senior forensic analyst
Online Benefits
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our bachelor’s degree in criminal justice – crime scene investigation online in less than 4 years!
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- Potential college credit for military training
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, multiple scholarships are available to you, including the Early Deposit Award, Middle America Scholarship, and Liberty Academic Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- Our student leadership team will help you engage in an exciting dorm life with spiritual accountability, prayer, safety, activities, and building friendships that will last a lifetime.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
