Rasmussen College offers a bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology via its three Wisconsin-based campuses in Appleton, Green Bay and Wausau. The program instructs students about U.S. law, criminal psychology, computer technology, as well as black-market, business, cyber, physical and personal property crimes. Rasmussen's School of Justice Studies offers more specific courses on special offenders, such as serial killers and sex offenders. Courses also offer in-depth knowledge regarding criminology, criminal investigation, criminal law and counter-terrorism methods.
Kaplan University Online offers a variety of online criminal justice programs, including bachelor's and certificate programs for forensic science technicians. A certificate in forensic nursing is appropriate for individuals wishing to work closely with the police -- collecting evidence and taking samples from a crime scene. Bachelor's degrees in forensic science include: Forensic Accountancy, Forensic Psychology and Information Security and Forensics. Kaplan also offers a Computer Forensics Post-baccalaureate Certificate program, available to students who already have a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. The program lasts five to 12 months.
DeVry University Online offers a specialization in Digital Forensics. The prerequisite for this program is a bachelor's degree in Justice Administration, also available through DeVry. The program includes elective courses on digital forensics, architecture and operating systems, connectivity and principles of information system security. Forensic specialists work in laboratories and use specialized software to recover evidence from crime scenes and investigate network intrusion. Coursework also includes U.S. law, criminology, investigation and criminal behavior.
Strayer University Online offers a bachelor's degree in Computer Security and Forensics (CSaF). The program prepares students to work as forensic specialists in network security and provides in-depth knowledge of forensic accounting. Courses include networking security fundamentals, network defense and counter-measures, operating systems security, computer forensics, security strategy and policy, advanced topics in criminal justice and computer security. Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice may choose a different emphasis than the CSaF program, including Criminal Justice Administration, Homeland Security and Emergency Management.