| Forensics is not just one field of study but | | | | you need to analytical and organized. |
| encompasses several different | | | | Forensics require the ability to work |
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| disciplines. You first decision is to | | | | hands-on with physical materials such as |
| determine which area most interests you.If | | | | wood, plant and tools and to communicate |
| you would like to work in a crime lab doing | | | | |
| analysis of DNA or drug testing, you | | | | effectively in writing so others will |
| | | | understand your conclusions. Sound judgment, |
| need a bachelor's degree in chemistry, | | | | |
| biology or closely related field.If your | | | | good work ethic and an interest in the |
| interest is in crime scene investigation, a | | | | application of science to criminal and |
| bachelor's degree in law | | | | |
| | | | civil law are requirements.The opportunities |
| enforcement is required.A general science | | | | for employment include work with crime scene |
| degree is acceptable if you want to test | | | | units of various |
| firearms or examine | | | | |
| | | | police departments, private and public crime |
| documents.Another field for people | | | | labs, private investigators and federal |
| interested in forensics is career as a | | | | |
| forensic nurse. | | | | law enforcement agencies such as the FBI and |
| | | | homeland security.To see more job |
| The website to check on the duties and | | | | opportunities, go to Check out the |
| responsibilities of a forensic nurse is | | | | employment |
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| you choose science or law enforcement as | | | | section. The accreditation standards can be |
| your career path to forensic | | | | seen at: programs are available to help you |
| | | | begin your career in forensics. |