What majors do you have to take to be a Crime Scene Investigator?

The best route to becoming a crime scene investigator is to become involved with law enforcement. Although some police departments do hire civilian CSIs, most are looking for investigators with a policing background. To be qualified you would need at least an associate’s degree, however many police departments do require applicants to have a bachelor’s degree.

Popular College Majors for CSI’s include:

Criminal Justice
Crime Scene Investigation
Criminology
Forensics

Requirements to become a crime scene investigator are agency specific, so it is important to contact the hiring employer to see what you can do to be better qualified for the job. In general, the more college education and experience you have, the more attractive you are to hiring police departments.