If you'd like a career that lets you work with the criminal justice system and law enforcement, a bachelor of arts in social and criminal justice is a good option. Specialization programs help students delve more deeply into the social and criminal justice system by allowing them to focus on a fields such as political science or security management. Learn about the corrections system and how it's operated, psychology, aspects of physical security, how to source information and crime prevention.
A bachelor of science in computer science is a suitable education path for students who want to be a computer forensic investigator. Students learn how to theorize and solve problems using technology. You'll also learn how to create and use advanced technology to help you uncover and obtain information. Students who graduate with a bachelor's in computer science will learn how to detect and prevent technological intrusions, secure data and recover information for investigative purposes.
Students looking to become a private investigator and uncover computer fraud should consider a bachelor of science degree in accounting. Accounting programs help students develop skills in problem-solving, taxation, research and financial ethics. Students review personal and corporate fiscal structures to learn how people and companies operate financially.
Many colleges and universities now offer certificate programs, requiring from 15 to 21 credits, in computer forensics. In these certification programs, students learn how to use technology to gain investigative information, how to recover files and how to navigate through computer systems. After certification is completed, students take their state-specific private investigator exam so that they can obtain a license to work as a private investigator.