STUDY OF

CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
CRIME SCENE
INVESTIGATOR
MIA MEEKINS
ENGLISH IV, 6B

WHY I CHOSE THIS CAREER.

Science has always been my strongest subject.
I enjoy asking questions and wonder how and
why things take place.
Also this career is very hands on. Now thats my
type of learning!

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Individuals working in CSI careers fulfill a wide
variety of job responsibilities that vary according
to their position.
Crime scene analysts work with police
departments to processes and
reconstruct crime scenes.
Their work often involves: evidence collection,
evaluation and preservation, fingerprint
examination, crime scene photography, produce
scale drawings, and analysis of physical evidence,
including human tissue and fluids.

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SKILLS & HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
Skills Required:
Excellent auditory and vision capabilities
Ability to work overtime and irregular hours
Ability to remain composed and think

clearly in unpleasant work environments

Ability to work and communicate within a
group

High School Preparation:

Take all available science courses

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SKILLS & HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
The list of basic high school
course credits is required to get
into any college.

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DEGREES & YEARS OF STUDY REQUIRED
Most CSI jobs require a bachelors degree, along with some
work experience.
Master degrees are preferred.
Experience may be gained through
internships.
Certain positions may require a
background or courses in biology,
chemistry or forensics.
A Bachelors Degree requires 4 years of study.
A Masters Degree requires an additional 2 or 3 years of
study from a Bachelors Degree.

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TOP STATE & NATIONAL COLLEGES
Top Forensic science colleges in state:
1. Loyola University
2. Our Lady of the Lake College
3. Southeastern Louisiana University
. Top Forensic Science colleges in the USA:
1. University of California - Davis
2. Boston State University - Boston
3. Syracuse University -New York

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TOP STATE & NATIONAL COLLEGES
Loyola University
Loyola does not have minimum test score
requirements.
Loyola would like to see a resume of your
extracurricular activities throughout high school,
looking for students who apply themselves not
only academically but through leadership and
community involvement.
Personal essay
Counselor/Teacher recommendations

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TOP STATE & NATIONAL COLLEGES
Our Lady of the Lake College
High school core curriculum: 4 units of English, Math,
Science, Social Studies, 2 units of Foreign Language&
1 unit of Art.
The minimum requirements for consideration are a 2.5
high school grade point average or a GED score of 500
ACT composite score of 20 or SAT composite score of
950.
A student entering Our Lady of the Lake College as a
freshman must have completed the basic TOPS Core
Curriculum with a minimum 2.5 GPA computed on core
courses only.

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TOP STATE & NATIONAL COLLEGES
Southeastern Louisiana University
High School Transcript
High school core curriculum: 4 units of English, Math,
Science, Social Studies, 2 units of Foreign Language& 1 unit
of Art
Must have ACT Math score of 19 or higher
Must have ACT English score of 18 or higher
*effective Fall 2014
Cumulative GPA
2.35 or above on a 4.0 scale
One of the following criteria
ACT composite score of at least 21 OR a core GPA of 2.0 or
higher on a 4.0 scale

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TOP STATE & NATIONAL COLLEGES
University of California - Davis
The following courses must be
completed with a C grade or better and,
for California residents, must be on your
high school's UC-approved course list.
At least 11 of the 15 units shown in the
"a-g" requirements below must be
completed before your senior year of
high school.
The scholarship requirement is satisfied if you earn a GPA of 3.0 or better in
"a-g" courses taken during the tenth and eleventh grades. Applicants who
are not California residents must earn a GPA of 3.4 or better.
Freshman applicants are required to take the ACT Assessment plus Writing
or the SAT Reasoning Test* no later than December; Only your highest
scores from a single sitting will be considered.

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TOP STATE & NATIONAL COLLEGES
Boston State University - Boston
4 years of English, 3-4 years of mathematics (precalculus/calculus
recommended), 3-4 years of laboratory science, 3-4 years of history and/or
social science, and 2-4 years of a foreign language.
BU requires the SAT or ACT Plus Writing.
Its important to ask teachers or counselors who know you well to write you
recommendations.
What youve done outside of class is important: your activitiesboth in
school and in your communityand after-school jobs. We also look for
activities in which your experiences or interests match the opportunities
available at BU. Your special skills, talents, and accomplishments are also
important in our review process.
Your essay an important part of your application because it demonstrates
what you think and how clearly you express yourself.

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TOP STATE & NATIONAL COLLEGES

Syracuse University -New York

Common Application
Official Secondary School Transcript
Senior Year Grade Report
Standardized test scores: SAT or ACT, including
the writing section
Secondary School Counselor Evaluation
Two Academic Recommendations

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JOB MARKET
There are two routes to becoming a crime scene
investigator: civilian training or police training.
Entering a police academy for officer training is
one way to begin this career path. After years of
experience with crime scenes as an officer, the
police agency may choose to hire you as a CSI. The
agency will then provide you with the necessary
scientific training for the new position.
An associate or bachelors degree in forensic
science or criminal justice is usually the minimum
requirement.

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POTENTIAL INCOME
During the 2010-18 period, forensic science
technician jobs are expected to grow by 20
percent, must faster than the national average.
As scientific techniques become more accepted
and depended upon in crime investigation, more
CSIs will be hired to help solve crimes.
The average yearly salary for CSIs is $55,000,
with the middle 50 percent earning $40,00062,000 a year.

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