What classes are needed to be a crime scene investigator?

Answer 1

hi i am also interested in becomming a crime scene investigator and after ringing my local police station i was told that you only need your basic GCSE's to go into this field. after getting your GCSE's you need to keep looking on your local police website for vacancies in crime scene investigation. if you are then accepted to join the force the police will pay to send you to university and will pay for your training. basically there are no classes until you join the police.

Answer 2

I'm not aware of any high schools that currently offer crime scene investigation courses, though that would be great. A strong base in science and chemistry would be helpful, though.

There are now many colleges and vocational schools that offer degrees and certification in crime scene investigation. If you're more interested in certain areas and are inclined to science, you can pursue a degree in forensic investigation. Those with such a degree can go on to specialize in areas such as fiber, blood, ballistics or DNA evidence.

Answerhi i am also interested in becomming a crime scene investigator and after ringing my local police station i was told that you only need your basic GCSE's to go into this field. after getting your GCSE's you need to keep looking on your local police website for vacancies in crime scene investigation. if you are then accepted to join the force the police will pay to send you to university and will pay for your training. basically there are no classes until you join the police.

Answer 3

Those interested in becoming crime scene investigators should have strong mathematical and science backgrounds. A degree in forensic science will prepare investigators for careers in their chosen field.

Answer 4

A degree in criminology is probably way up on the list, if not at the top. A minor in chemistry, physics, or Biology would be extremely helpful and is probably necessary. Best way to find out, call a major city's police department (not 911 :) and ask around. If they have a CSI-type department, you should be able to find a spokesperson who could better answer your question.

Answer 5

Much more than watching a few television shows, becoming a CSI requires specialized training in chemistry, criminal justice, and many other technological fields.

Answer 6

The required crime scene investigator classes to become certified are listed at the training academy. Most universities have the list of courses they offer.

Answer 7

you need a master degree.