What Are Careers in Forensics?
Most people misunderstand what “forensics” means. Forensics is simply the analysis of information for use in a court of law, so forensics falls into a lot of different fields, including: • Forensic science technicians: analyze DNA or firearms, among other evidence • Forensic accountants: investigate financial crimes like embezzlement or money laundering • Computer forensic investigators: recover and analyze information from computers for use as evidence or in an investigation Types of Forensic Degrees • Forensic science technicians almost always need a bachelor’s degree. In the US, about 30 schools offer forensic science bachelor’s degree programs, while approximately 25 others offer degrees in natural science with an emphasis on forensics or criminology. • Forensic accountants also need bachelor’s degrees, and to apply for a Certified Fraud Examiner designation they need the degree plus two years work experience, and then they have to pass a four-part exam. • Computer forensic investi
