| The career of forensic science is extremely | | | | subject matter and go through the ins and outs |
| popular due to numerous television shows | | | | of the goals and objectives needed to practice |
| dedicated to the art of catching the criminal with | | | | that specific role of forensic science. For example, |
| evidence like blood and skin. The role of a forensic | | | | a lesson could center on the scene of the crime. |
| scientist is real and goes past the screen to help | | | | Through coursework a student would learn how |
| law enforcement solve crimes. Individuals who are | | | | to process a crime scene by collecting, |
| trained in this area inspect evidence, write reports, | | | | photographing, cataloging, and preserving evidence. |
| and are expert witnesses in trials. Many online | | | | Students would learn how to determine cause of |
| accredited colleges offer degrees in forensics | | | | death, estimate cause of death, learn the process |
| allowing people to earn a degree from home. | | | | of an autopsy, and more. Students who gain a |
| There are many avenues to consider when | | | | diploma from an online college would know how to |
| thinking about a career in forensics. Forensic | | | | do the above and more. These skills could send |
| science is a broad subject that has many sub | | | | graduates into entry-level jobs. |
| categories that make up the overall job. Lets look | | | | A student who has gone through a bachelor's |
| at a few of these options. Criminalistics is the | | | | program in forensic science can choose to further |
| examining of evidence inside a lab and explaining it | | | | their education by obtaining a master's in a |
| through science. Forensic anthropology consists of | | | | specific area of interest. Many online schools offer |
| inspecting human remains. Forensic psychology is | | | | a master of arts in forensic psychology. Students |
| the study of the minds of criminals. Forensic | | | | enrolled in a program like this could be required to |
| toxicology is the examining of the effects and | | | | complete around 40 credit hours of schooling. |
| results of drugs and poisons in the body. These | | | | Courses would cover psychology of criminal |
| specialties and more can be learned through online | | | | behavior, evaluation and treatment of offenders, |
| schooling. | | | | and more. A program at this level may cost |
| Colleges offer degrees ranging from a diploma in | | | | around $600 per credit with textbooks and |
| forensic science to a master's degree in the field. | | | | materials needed for courses at an additional cost. |
| The higher a student goes in the field the more | | | | Degree holders will have plenty of careers and |
| specific a degree program will be. Depending on an | | | | jobs to choose from upon graduation. The Bureau |
| individuals career goal choosing an associate's | | | | of labor Statistics estimates job growth at 31 |
| degree in forensic science might be all that is | | | | percent over the next six years. Don't let your |
| required. Individuals who want to work directly | | | | passion of forensics pass you by. Search for an |
| with suspected criminals or supervise a forensics | | | | accredited degree program that fits your personal |
| team may consider gaining a master's or | | | | goals and start on a rewarding and fulfilling path as |
| doctorate in the field. Courses will cover a | | | | a forensic scientist. |
| multitude of areas but generally basic courses | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERIC OUTLINE and |
| consist of math, science, biology, physics, and | | | | may or may not depict precise methods, courses |
| more. Specific courses will be taken at each | | | | and/or focuses related to ANY ONE specific |
| degree level including forensic microscopy, | | | | school(s) that may or may not be advertised at |
| courtroom testimony, criminal evidence, and more. | | | | PETAP.org. |
| A diploma program could be composed of 13 | | | | Copyright 2010 - All rights reserved by PETAP.org. |
| all-inclusive lessons. Each lesson would focus on a | | | | |