Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice Online
Crime Scene Investigation Specialization
Program Overview Why choose the Crime Scene Investigation Graduate Diploma at WUV?
The Crime Scene Investigation Graduate Diploma at Westerfield University of Virginia gives working professionals a fast, focused path into forensic science, evidence analysis, and criminal investigation. Built from the core of our Bachelor's curriculum, it delivers the foundational knowledge needed to support crime lab and investigative work without the time commitment of a full degree.
Skills you'll learn:
- Criminal investigation fundamentals
- Evidence and legal procedure literacy
- Criminology theory and practice
- Criminal procedure and legal systems literacy
- Comparative criminal justice awareness
- Foundations for forensic and lab-based roles
Courses & Curriculum Core criminal justice courses in this diploma
This 36-credit Graduate Diploma condenses the foundational criminal justice curriculum from our Bachelor's program into 6 focused core courses, giving you targeted expertise without the time commitment of a full degree.
Core Courses
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Career Outlook What can you do with a Crime Scene Investigation Graduate Diploma?
A Crime Scene Investigation Graduate Diploma from WUV prepares you for specialized forensic and investigative roles:
- Crime Scene Investigator — Document and collect physical evidence at crime scenes for law enforcement.
- Forensic Science Technician — Analyze physical evidence in laboratory settings to support criminal investigations.
- Digital Forensics Analyst — Recover and analyze digital evidence from computers and electronic devices.
- Evidence Technician — Catalog, store, and manage physical evidence for law enforcement agencies.
- Criminal Investigator — Conduct investigations into criminal activity using forensic and investigative techniques.
- Forensic Consultant — Provide expert forensic analysis and testimony for legal cases.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, forensic science technicians earn a median annual salary of $63,740.