Online Investigation Degree :: Accredited Universities

Brookline offers you the opportunity to earn your digital forensics degree online if you choose. Digital forensics is a branch of forensic science that pertains to legal evidence found in, or relating to, computers and electronic communication, information, or storage devices as well as the Internet. Today’s modern law enforcement agencies are requiring more in-depth knowledge and greater skill for their open forensic scientist positions. Brookline College’s traditional and online digital forensics degree program is an extensive program that prepares students for entry-level positions and a rewarding career in digital forensics and investigations.

Each digital forensics course covers the same material whether you choose to complete the program in Tucson, AZ, or online. The classes are designed to provide students with a strong education in law enforcement concepts and theory and the technology behind the criminal justice and investigative processes.

Through our traditional campus classes and our online courses, this program prepares the student for entry-level positions and rewarding career paths in government, private, corporate, or entrepreneurial sectors by developing knowledge and skills in technology, computer science, investigative techniques, law, and communications.

Entry Requirements

In order to apply to Brookline College, it is our policy that a student must be a citizen of the United States or an eligible non-citizen as classified by the Department of Homeland Security.

In addition, applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission and posses a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent). If a prospective student is less than 18 years of age, they may be permitted to enroll if they obtain parent or legal gaurdian signature of approval or demonstrate that htey are otherwise covered under state emancipation statutes.

Non-immigrant Students
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* Proof of English Language Proficiency

All non-immigrant student applicants must provide Brookline College with proof of English language skills to pursue enrollment with the College. Non-immigrant students can either: a) provide, in form of official transcripts successful completion of coursework from an accredited high school or English language school certified with SEVP, b) take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test to determine their language skills in English and meet the minimum score requirements.

A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based and 84 on the internet-based TOEFL test is required as proof of proficiency in English. This test must be submitted directly from the testing organization to the campus, sent to the attention of the DSO, where the non-immigrant student is applying.

Unless the primary language of the non-immigrant student is English, and the College can confirm, then the student is not required to take the TOEFL test.

There is no limited amount of times a student can take a test. TOEFL test scores are valid for two (2) years after the test date. The official scores become part of the permanent student record once the student has enrolled with the College.

* Financial Affidavit or Proof of Financial Support

Non-immigrant students must provide proof of financial support or financial affidavit that tuition and living expense can be covered. The following are acceptable proofs:

Bank statements of letters from sponsors showing said evidence that tuition can be covered including living expenses for a minimum of one (1) year.
Completed financial affidavit signed by the prospective non-immigrant student and sponsor(s).

* Proof of High School or Secondary School Graduation

* Transfer of Credits from Postsecondary School

* Non-immigrant students requesting transfer of credits from a postsecondary school must have official transcript evaluated and translated (if applicable) from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Additional Admissions Requirements
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There are additional program specific requirements that may also need to be met. These include, but are not limited to Background Checks, Immunizations, and/or other prerequisites for admission.

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The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) with a Specialization in Digital Investigations degree is designed for students interested in combating the growing threat of web-based crime. Students will gain practical and real-world knowledge and experience in identifying cyber security threats, understanding cyber security systems and understanding digital laws and their enforcement. This cyber security degree program combines practical experience and industry-current knowledge to deliver a relevant and meaningful preparation for a career as a digital crime professional.

The Digital Investigations specialization is focused on giving students real-world experience and knowledge in conducting investigations of digital criminal activity and mischief. Throughout this program, students will learn to:

- Maintain and secure digital network devices and programs.

- Identify and analyze potential technical misbehavior or problems.

- Effectively report on and detail such issues using proper procedures and technical verbage.

- Collect electronic evidence of digital crime while maintaining evidence integrity and usefulness by using proper procedure.

- Analyze and evaluate current and potential laws regulating and relevant to digital crime.

- Understand industry expectations of professionalism and corporate conduct in digital crime investigation.

Entry Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order for the admissions process to be successfully completed:

Complete all required online admissions application documents.

Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent.

You will be required to complete an informational admissions interview.

Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL or other English proficiency assessment) prior to admission.

Other Fees

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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 courses in Fire Investigation require the student to carry out a major independent research project in fire 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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CSU's Bachelor of Policing (Investigations) is designed for serving police officers who intend pursuing a career in investigation. Enrolment in the program is restricted to those officers in policing, or other relevant organisations, who are designated as 'detective' or who are working towards that qualification in their organisation.

About the course

The course subjects are policing focused and are delivered entirely by distance education, using up-to-the-minute electronic methods, and allowing participants to carry out their study both when, and where, is most suitable to them.

The Bachelor of Policing (Investigations) is specifically focused at the needs of detectives or investigators, and aims to enhance the capabilities of those professional investigators by building upon their existing knowledge of investigative practice and procedure.

The content of the program is structured to be directly relevant to current high-level investigation activities across a wide range of jurisdictions. The course is designed to supplement and complement existing in-service investigation training programs, or their equivalent detective education programs.

With a mandatory core of four investigation related subjects, the program is designed to enhance knowledge and practice in the areas of evidence, accountability and ethics, investigation, intelligence, and investigation management. Those core subjects are complemented by policing related elective subjects that expand on a wide range of current and emerging policing investigation practice areas, for example, terrorism, organised crime, and forensic science.
The knowledge gained, and the wide range of abilities that are encouraged in the program, provide the opportunity for participants to improve and critically reflect on their professional capacity, and encourages them to continue their learning throughout their various careers.

Applicants are able enter the course at any of the three sessions each year (February, July, and November), and are able to study across each of those sessions.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: previous studies, and other attainments and experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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This course explores the many and diverse challenges confronting the policing and investigation sector and provides you with the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of contemporary policing and investigative issues. You will also develop a range of critical and analytical research skills which can be used in a range of different professional contexts. The Institute of Criminal Justice Studies is the leading UK centre for research and learning in criminal justice and you will benefit from the expertise of academic staff who have considerable academic and professional experience in policing and investigative work.

The course will appeal to students seeking an alternative to full-time, campus based study who are attracted to a potential career in the field of policing and/or investigation and also to professionals working in either the policing or investigation sector and who are seeking to enhance their critical and analytical skills and their career and promotion prospects.

On this course you can:

Develop academic and professional expertise in policing and criminal investigation
Specialise in the areas of these fields that interest you
Follow a distance learning course designed to allow you to combine study and work, progressing at your own pace and in your own location, with our interactive online learning materials.
Gain university credit for your relevant prior learning and experience, allowing you to complete a stage, and therefore the course, in a shorter period.

Entry Requirements

Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Other Fees

Fee in Year 5: £1,500

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