I want to be a CSI. i think i need to major in Forensic Science to do this(?) can someone help me please?

Question

what do i need to major in to do this? what classes do i need to take? i'm struggling.... i need some help, please.

i know it's not like on TV. i do not base my life based on what i see on TV. give me more credit than that. i am so tired of people telling me that when i tell them i want to be a CSI.

Answer 1

The question you really need to be asking is "Do I want to be a Crime Scene Investigator, or do I want to be a Forensic Scientist?"

The actors in CSI portray both professions; in reality there are virtually no positions that do both roles.

Crime Scene Investigators generally are closely associated with a Law Enforcement Agency and are frequently Law Enforcement Officers (LEO). They need training in criminal justice, and techniques used to properly identify, document and preserve evidence at crime scenes.

Forensic Scientists are SCIENTISTS, with degrees in biochemistry, genetics, chemistry, physics, biology or toxicology. Notice I did not include a degree in Forensic Science in the list.

Most, not all, degrees in Forensic Science, are not much more than a CJ (criminal justice) degree repackaged. As such, most of the Forensic Science (again, note I said MOST) degrees do NOT qualify you to work in a laboratory. You MUST have a degree in biology, chemistry, etc to work in any section of most forensic laboratories. There are a few exceptions, but not too many, and the number is decreasing all the time.

In short: do you want to work crime scenes or in a forensic laboratory? Crime scenes will benefit from a CJ degree; laboratory work will REQUIRE a science degree in biology, chemistry, etc. In most cases forget the Forensic Science degree, most of them do not qualify you to do anything.

Answer 2

Since CSI has hit the media, eveyrone wants to be a CSI. Unfortunately, this means an oversupply of willing candidates, so agencies can pick and choose the best candidates and offer lower salaries. The work is laborious, boring, and can be gruesome and unpleasant.

If you want to achieve this, you had better be a top student and take chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. Upon graduation, you may find that corportions are willing to pay you many times what the government will.

If DOW offers you a six digit salary, will you refuse?

Answer 3

For more information on forensic science go to www.bls.gov. It has all careers and describes them well. After that, just google "forensic science colleges" and see what happens. You just need to do a little research. Once you find a college you like and get accepted, they will give you an advisor to tell you what classes to take. If you are in highschool, taking biology, physiology, physics, etc. would be helpful. Just take things a step at a time. You'll be fine.

Answer 4

To go into the Career field of Crime Scene Investigations you need a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and a Masters degree Crime Scene Investigator. You will also be required to have at least a B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, to work in a Lab.

Then you will have to intern with a State Agency of which they will give you a minimum of two (2) years of in house training.

Crime Scene Investigations is NOT LIKE THE MOVIES

Answer 5

CSI is a little out of my category I did work for NASA . Be sure and take as much computer as possible and let the computer do a lot of your work if u have the right programs.

Answer 6

heres a good college...
http://www.aafs.org/