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Crime scene investigators (CSIs) collect, identify, and document the evidence found at the scene of crime, which is the analyzed by forensic scientists. Before you can become a CSI, you need a college education.
Considerations
Civilians and police officers can become CSIs, but police officers get a better salary and more benefits. Most police departments require aspiring officers to have a bachelor's degree, but an associate's degree may be enough.
Concentration
If you choose to get bachelor's degree, your major of choice should be forensic science. You can also pursue a degree in criminal justice or criminology with a focus on forensics.
Subjects
Some agencies might consider candidates who don't have degree in any of the above mentioned disciplines, but have a background in science subjects, such as biology, biochemistry, genetics or chemistry.
Institutions
Most community colleges and universities offer courses in forensic science, but employers prefer candidates who have a certificate or degree from an institution accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission.
Other Skills
The primary duty of crime scene investigators is to examine crime scenes for evidence, which requires them to be physically fit. Proficiency in photography, sketching and report writing is also important
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