Undergraduate Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation

Wilmington University

Wilmington University's Crime Scene Investigation certificate program is designed to provide specialized educational opportunities for professionals currently working in the criminal justice field. Learn how to process a crime scene, find evidence, and consult with medical examiners and police officers. This certificate will provide you with a solid foundation to qualify for numerous career opportunities available in this field. Hands-on core courses provide you with the opportunity to experience specialized crime scene investigation training. You’ll also learn how to process a crime scene, whether it’s physical or digital, and the best practices needed to work with criminal justice professionals to help everyone involved gain the best understanding of what occurred at the crime scene and collect the evidence they need.

Excellent judgment, an attention to detail and composure under pressure are among the core competencies of effective crime scene investigators. This certificate addresses ongoing education requirements for crime scene investigators, who must respond to rapidly advancing technology and evolving changes within the criminal justice system. By the end of your certificate, you’ll be equipped to collect and process evidence during a crime scene investigation, protect the scene, and work with the capabilities and limits of forensic labs.