What job in the forensics field requires the least amount of schooling?
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First of all IDK means "I dont know"\n\nSecond, Im currently studying to be a Crime Scene Tech.  Unlike the CSI shows crime scene tech. are the ones in the field collecting the evidence and using all the little toys.  These are civilans not sworn officers as shown on CSI.  Im looking at around four years of school for that field.
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no,  remember that many police departments don't have crime scene techs,  the actual officers do all of thier own work,  or they are just dectives that do the investigations.\n\nAll my years in uniform, from robberiers to fraud, to theft, to assult,  we always did our own crime scene investigation and collected our own evidence.  We then checked them into evidence storage, and the evidence supervisor took them and sent them into a crime lab.\n\nAnd most small departmetns ( I would bet and it is a guess) I would bet about 90 percent don't have crime labs or crime scene techs.\n\nSo you are left with first a small number of departments scattered all accross the US.  And each one will have various degrees.  Some may require thier own state POST training and certification from POST as thier requirements.\nOthers will look for those trained at state crime labs.\n\nI have not checked in years, but Southeast Missouri University, used to have a progam that worked with the MO State Crime lab, where students could work on actual cases and evidence.\n\nI don't know if they still offer it but they used to
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That can vary immensely from one police department to another.  But here is the basic 411.  Some positions require you have a 4 year degree in science while others only require a GED or High School graduation. Generally, if you want to work in a crime laboratory as a Criminalist you will need at least a 4 year degree in science (such as Biology or Chemistry). If you want to be a Crime Scene Technician you usually need less formal education. Some agencies require you be a sworn police officer before becoming a Crime Scene Investigator.\n\nIf the position you want requires formal training then check your local colleges and universities.   Many community colleges have Criminal Justice classes that include crime scene investigations. \n\n\nBelow is a book, kind of pricey but a good source.  See if you can find a used copy someplace, or maybe your local library may have it.  But it's an excellent book on crime scene evidence and investigations.
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Without question, the highest paying profession with potentially the least amount of formal education is sales.  Sales careers have created the highest number of self-made millionaires in this country.    \n\nIf you can sell ice to eskimos, and are only willing to commit a limited amount of time to schooling, I would suggest the med tech A.S.  Then, start applying for pharmaceutical sales positions. \n\nMany pharma reps make in excess of 100k per year.  \n\nGo get 'em tiger!
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A background in criminal justice and a science field would be useful.  You have to understand the laws of evidence collection as well as how to interpret the evidence.\n\nThe science background should include biology, chemistry (including organic and biochemistry), entomology, bacteriology, genetics, and physics.\n\nLots of colleges are now offering forensics classes (some are even in the anthropology department), so it would be wise to talk to advisors at a university.  \n\nDon't be drawn into this field because you watch CSI or any of its spinoffs.  Try watching The New Detectives or The Forensic Files instead.  The shows on  Discovery and Court TV tend to be a lot more realistic in application.
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a major in forensic sciences and u need to be pre-med if im not mistaken, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry (the class that makes or breaks ppl), biology, umm and a whole assortment of sciences
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All you need is a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice.
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It depends what area of Forensic Science you wish to specialize in.  If you were to become an expert in ballistics, for example, then a degree in Physics should be your choice.  For things like toxicology or pathology, then a degree in chemistry/medicine would be in order.
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A Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry is the minimum.  Beyond that, each field requires something different.  I am a paint and coatings chemist.  That requires organic chemistry for reactions, polymer chemistry for understanding the macromolecules being used, inorganic chemistry for pH adjustment of water-based systems, analytical chemistry for analyzing reactions and designing experiments... most of the things that the BS degree requires one to learn.  Plus some higher math skills.
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ballistics, forensic anthropology, pathology, entomology,\n\nwhere ever you find one form of forensic science you will find dozens more because no single science can solve the crime accurately
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most colleges are now starting to offer forensic science and forensic chemistry as majors, so check which universities are the best for that. mostly you'll need lots and lots of biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, etc. it's tough! but also very interesting!
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Having an undergraduate degree is not mandatory, but is highly recommended. Life experiences are taken into consideration. However, a standard requirement for overseas officers, intelligence analysts, and other non-clerical positions is a college degree, preferably an advanced degree.\n\nhttp://www.cia.gov/employment/faq.html#m1\n\nBasic Requirements for All CIA Positions\nBefore seeking any position with the CIA, you should know that the following requirements will apply: \n\nU.S. Citizenship is required. The CIA does not assist individuals in applying for US citizenship. \n\nSuccessful completion of a thorough medical examination, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation\n\n\nFor more information visit http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/aa071899.htm and http://federaljobs.net/ciajobs.htm
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4 years college, plus 2 years forensic school
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I stated off as a Education Major but changed in the middle and all the classes that I took transferred over to criminal Justice.  You could also try ride along with your local law enforcement that might give you a better insight.  Some cities also offer a program where you are junior reroute and get to learn all about it.
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YOU GO GIRL! It really depends - what state you live in and if youre willing to move out of state...\n\nThis was the field I wanted to get into. I went to college, asked the counselors what courses to take. They told me to take Administration of Justice, so I did. I now have a BS in Crim Justice - but that wasnt what I needed to do forensic work! DO NOT listen to your counselors...they are morons. You need to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Get a degere in one of those, then you can apply with the FBI...better than a regular forensic specialist in the field...\n\nLive my dream - Im too old to now!
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Forensic science is primarily concerned with the application of scientific principles for the investigation of crime. Using the very latest in technology, forensic scientists convert the clues collected from a crime scene into evidence admissible in a court of law. It is the use or application of science in courts or legal proceedings. This is a challenging and interesting field for those who have are inquisitive and loves adventure. \n\nForensic Science is essentially a crime laboratory-based profession, the course qualifies students to apply their knowledge of science to the investigation of crime. But the expertise of a forensic professional is also used in civil cases for issues like proving the validity of a signature on a will, to a claim of the products liability, to find out whether an industry is complying with environmental rules. \n\nForensic scientists analyze all physical evidence found on a victim on the scene of a crime and compare it to evidence found on a suspect and provide expert testimony in a court of law. The evidences might include traces of blood, saliva, other body fluids, hair, fingerprints, footwear and tyre impressions, explosives, specimens of tissue for poisons, blood and urine for alcohol etc. Their expertise lies in the determination of facts using these evidences. They have to prepare a report of their investigation and appear in the court to give evidence. They work closely with the police to provide scientific evidence that is admissible in the court. \n\nForensic science is not a discipline or branch of science, but is a catch-all for many distinct disciplines.  It is broadly grouped into three: Medical, laboratory and field science. \n\nForensic /career/options/forensic/datamedicine is a broad medical subject which includes forensic pathology, psychiatry, psychology, forensic medicine and odontology (dentistry). Laboratory sciences include chemistry, biology, toxicology, ballistics, fingerprints, questioned documents and marks and impressions. Field sciences include crime scene investigation which incorporates areas such as fire and explosion scenes and clandestine drug laboratories.\n\nEligibility: To take up a masters course in forensic science you need to be a graduate preferably with a first division in Physics, chemistry, zoology, botany, biochemistry, microbiology, B.pharm, BDS or applied science. \nClick here to know more\n\nJob Prospects and Career options : They can find employment with law enforcement agencies, police, legal system and in the investigative services of the government and also private agencies. They can also work as teachers in institutes that conduct courses in this subject. Click here to know more\n\nRemuneration : Remuneration for various state forensics departments would be as per government pay scales. The state department salaries begin around Rs. 4000
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Where I work (a state police crime lab) there are two people with biology degrees. One has a masters in Forensic Science and the other doesn't have a masters degree at all. We test drugs. If you want to get into DNA I would recommend a master's in biology with a concentration in Forensics to get the analytical instrumentation experience. If you are interested in toxicology, controlled substances, or blood alcohol, a biology degree should be enough as long as you have enough analytical chemistry to understand the instrumentation. A master's degree will definitely make you more competitive- which is important with as popular as this field has gotten. But you don't HAVE to get a masters in forensics; it could be in biochemistry, biology, chemistry. As long as you know what GC-MS, FTIR, and head space GC are when you're done. Good luck!