Forensic Investigations A.A.S.

A fundamental understanding of processing a crime scene.

As a Forensic Investigations major at Herkimer College, you’ll develop occupational competence for entry into public law enforcement and/or private investigative fields.

Successful graduates of this program:

• Use skills and knowledge needed to work within the Criminal Justice field
• Understand the fundamentals of processing a crime scene
• Obtain the complex skills required of a crime scene investigator/photographer
• Locate, document, and collect physical evidence at a crime scene
• Ensure the chain of custody is maintained
• Properly mark all evidence prior to collection and account for it at all times until the crime is solved

Graduates find employment in entry-level positions in public and private investigative agencies and companies, or may choose to go on to pursue a four-year degree.