Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice Online
Investigation Specialization
Program Overview Why choose the Investigation Graduate Diploma at WUV?
The Investigation Graduate Diploma at Westerfield University of Virginia gives working professionals a fast, focused foundation in criminal investigation techniques, evidence handling, and criminal behavior. Built from the core of our Bachelor's curriculum, it delivers the essential knowledge needed for entry into investigative and support roles without the time commitment of a full degree.
Skills you'll learn:
- Criminal investigation fundamentals
- Criminology theory and practice
- Criminal procedure and legal systems literacy
- Legal frameworks for investigative work
- Criminal justice issues and policy awareness
- Comparative criminal justice systems
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 an Investigation Graduate Diploma?
An Investigation Graduate Diploma from WUV prepares you for dynamic roles across law enforcement and private sectors:
- Criminal Investigator — Conduct investigations into criminal activity for law enforcement agencies.
- Detective — Gather evidence and interview witnesses to solve complex criminal cases.
- Private Investigator — Conduct investigations for individuals, law firms, and corporations.
- Federal Agent — Investigate federal crimes for agencies such as FBI, DEA, or ATF.
- Forensic Specialist — Analyze physical and digital evidence in criminal cases.
- Fraud Examiner — Investigate financial fraud and white-collar crime.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, detectives and criminal investigators earn a median annual salary of $91,590.