Online Crime Scene Degree :: Accredited Universities

MSc Top-up This programme allows forensic practitioners who are holders of the Forensic Science Society Diploma to study for an MSc.

From 2010 the Forensic Science Society Diploma was credit rated at 120 credits at postgraduate level. This has allowed the university to offer a “top-up” of the diploma to masters level on the successful completion of a project in either Crime Scene Investigation, Fire Investigation, Firearm Examination and Questioned Documents.

The MSc course in Crime Scene Investigation require the student to carry out a major independent research project in crime scene investigation.
The project can be undertaken in the student’s own laboratories or at the University.
The exact subject of the project is agreed by negotiation with the member of staff who will act as the academic supervisor for the project.
Support for the course is provided by Blackboard which gives details of risk assessments and ethical considerations which have to be in place before the commencement of the project.

Entry Requirements

The Forensic Science Society Diploma in the appropriate subject awarded from 2010 onwards. Admission may be possible for those who received their diploma before 2010 by accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). Contact Dr Platt to discuss APEL.

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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Major Crime Scene Investigation Procedure is designed to educate students in the methods and techniques of criminal and homicide investigations. Students will learn about the history and scope of forensic sciences, as well as the management of criminal evidence.

Entry Requirements

Application

A completed application.

Statement of Goals

A statement of your goals reflecting the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your work with Aspen University. Your goals statement will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee as part of the application process. The statement of goals should be between 300 - 500 words.

High School Transcripts

An official high school transcript or its equivalent. Waived if student has completed at least 15 credits of college level course work.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts for all previous college credit earned.

Prior Criminal Justice Education

Successful completion of fifteen credit hours of criminal justice course work prior to acceptance into the BSCJ program.

Military Documentation (Optional)

A Military ID or DD214 for those who qualify for the military discount program.

Transfer Credit Evaluation (Optional)

Students who have earned college credit may submit a transfer credit evaluation report with corresponding course descriptions, and official transcripts from accredited institutions in order to determine which credits may be applied toward the requirements of a program at Aspen University.

Minimum GPA Requirement

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required for all previous high school or college credit.

Conditional Acceptance

Students will be Conditionally Accepted pending successful completion of CMP160 - English Composition I. Upon successful completion of CMP160 - English Composition I students will be fully Accepted. This requirement is waived for students awarded Transfer Credit for CMP160 - English Composition I.

Other Fees

Annual Technology Fee - $150

Graduation (one time) - $100

Proctored Examination (per exam) - $100

Textbooks - $4000

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This unique program will equip you with the skills to conduct and analyse accident investigations based on knowledge and techniques appropriate to accident forensics in road, rail, air and industrial environments.

In a similar fashion to crime scene and accident investigators depicted on television, as an accident forensics graduate you will demonstrate advanced skills at systematically breaking down the factors leading to an accident and making the necessary findings and conclusions for prevention. You will also learn occupational health and safety principles.

A unique feature of the program is that you will carry out practical investigation exercises in a new, state-of-the-art crash laboratory at CQUniversity Bundaberg.

If you are naturally inquisitive and enjoy problem solving and communicating with others then a career in accident forensics may be for you.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

There are three to five day residential schools at CQUniversity Bundaberg 'crash lab' during year two and three of the program for practical skills development.

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Your tech expertise already makes you uniquely qualified to bring a new perspective to the executive management level. Now you need to sharpen your leadership skills to bring competitive enterprise advantages to your organization. Help your company — and yourself — use technology to excel.

Our information systems degree allows you to develop your technical skills while preparing to take your Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. That can help save you time and money. We also help you develop the leadership skills that will prepare you for hybrid management roles that leverage your expertise in emerging technology to adapt operations at the organizational level.

Learn to design, implement, and manage systems with portability, scalability and interoperability. Strengthen your planning and communication skills, and deepen your awareness of business functions and technical operations. Empower yourself for a successful career in this rapidly growing field.

ADVANCE YOUR EXPERTISE:
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- Master the ability to process and report on digital computer evidence from a crime scene or in connection with a computer forensics investigation in the public or private sector

- Focus on the managerial aspects of the field, including policy, practice, planning, risk management, response and examination

- Learn about the Sarbanes Oxley (Sox) Act and Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) framework

- Understand and apply the Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT) framework to perform IT Audits

- Describe information technology general controls based on the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices

- Explore the various general controls and audit approaches for software and architecture, including operating systems, telecommunication networks, cloud computing, service oriented architecture and virtualization

- Develop an audit plan and control framework that addresses and solves a proposed business problem

- Design appropriate authentication solutions throughout an IT infrastructure based on user types and data classification standards

- Identify the computer investigation process

- Compare and contrast the various types of computer forensics tools

- Demonstrate the ability to develop procedural techniques in crime and incident scenes

- Develop an information technology disaster recovery plan and a computer investigation plan that addresses and solves a proposed business problem

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission to an advanced degree program at Strayer University, we require the following credentials:

1. Proof of completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Any undergraduate major will be considered, but if it varies widely from a proposed graduate major, you may need to take certain undergraduate foundation courses.

2. Satisfactory performance in at least one of the following areas:

- A minimum cumulative score of 450 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

- A minimum cumulative score of 1,000 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

- A 2.75 undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the junior and senior years of the Baccalaureate degree (that is, the second half of the credits required for the degree, normally the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).

- Evidence of graduate potential. Special consideration may be given to applicants who show graduate potential and have a minimum of three years of professional or business experience. A personal interview with a Campus Dean is required.

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This program is for students seeking an in-depth scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, crime scene investigation theories, and the importance of scientific analysis as evidence presented in the criminal justice system. Forensic science is the application of scientific methods and analysis of scientific data to support the law. This program focuses on the study of scientific theories and analyzing these theories associated with crime scene investigation techniques. Students will study the theory of forensic science, including the nature and scope of the discipline, the application of forensic science to crime, police investigation and the adjudication process, and the legal and ethical issues associated with forensics. Students will also examine the importance of scientific analysis of physical evidence and its place in the judicial system. Students receive a solid foundation of course work that provides the content and analytical and communication skills required for working in complex criminal justice occupations.

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

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