What degree should you pursue towards criminalistics with an associates in science already?

With an Associate's in Science (AS), the next logical step towards a career in criminalistics is a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Forensic Science or a closely related field like Criminology with a strong forensic science emphasis. A BS degree provides the more in-depth knowledge and laboratory skills typically required for entry-level positions in criminalistics. Some programs may even allow you to transfer your AS credits, reducing the overall time to completion.