What kind of training does a crime scene investigator need?
In most cases, crime scene investigators need at least an Associate degree in law or criminal justice. Bachelor degrees or higher are often preferred. Many agencies will also require CSI job candidates to have completed degree-level coursework in one or more applied science disciplines, particularly biology, chemistry or physics. Some agencies may also require that prospective CSIs have earned police or military officer status. Click here for a list of online crime scene investigator programs.
