Online Bachelor of Science Crime Science

The BS in Crime Science is intended for students who appreciate the modern complexities of crime, its prevention and control. Employment opportunities include positions in crime analysis and intelligence, as well as investigator positions in public and private agencies.

Become part of the solution in your community with a BS in Crime Science. Our nation needs top-trained professionals who have analytical minds that can digest all of the modern complexities of true crime within our cities. If you like to solve puzzles, can think outside of the box and have an innate drive to understand the truth, then the BS in Crime Science will be a good fit. The program will allow you to fulfill your need to protect, prevent and control crime and offers thorough instruction on sound investigation techniques. Unique coursework on forensics will take current innovations into consideration for practical answers that will explain one basic question: “What happened?”

According to the International Association of Crime Analysts, the demand for qualified crime analysts has increased more than tenfold in the past 15 years. Crime analysts earned a median salary of $77,210 in 2015 with 28,300 job openings anticipated through 2024.

A total of 120 credits are required for the Bachelor of Science in Crime Science. Students must complete all University Core Curriculum, University, and School of International and Public Affairs requirements. 

In addition to the above requirements, all students must complete the following courses (or equivalent) prior to enrolling in core courses for the BS in Crime Science:

Prerequisite Courses

• STA 2023 Statistics for Business and Economics (pre-requisite: high school algebra) OR

• STA 2122 Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences I (pre-requisite: high school algebra) OR

• STA 3111 Statistics I (pre-requisite: high school algebra)

• BSC 2010 General Biology I (pre- or co-requisite: BSC 2010L)

• BSC 2010L General Biology I Lab

• CHM 1045 General Chemistry I (pre-requisites: MAC 1105, MAC 1114, MAC 1140, or MAC 1147; or CHM 1025; or adequate placement test score)

• CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Lab

Additional Major Requirements

Crime science majors must complete 43 credit hours or core courses and 17 credit hours of general electives. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the major and satisfy the Green School Language Requirement.

Core Courses (43 Credits)

• CCJ 4014 Criminological Theory

• CCJ 4700 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

• CCJ 4701 Measurement and Analysis in Criminal Justice (pre- or co-requisite CCJ 4700)

• CCJ 4072 GIS and Crime Mapping

• CJE 3444 Crime Prevention

• CJE 3610 Criminal Investigation

• CJL 4133 Criminal Evidence

• CHS 3501 Survey of Forensic Science

• CHS 3501L Survey of Forensic Science Laboratory

• CCJ 4225 The Courts and Forensic Science

• DSC 4012 Terrorism and Homeland Security (GL)

• CJE 4694 Cyber Crime

• CTS 1120 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

• EEL 4806 Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures

• CCJ 4497 Crime Control and Public Policy (pre-requisites 90 credits, criminal justice major, CCJ 4014, CCJ 4700; pre- or co-requisite CCJ 4701)

GL = Global Learning Course

General Electives (17 Credits).

Students must complete 5 credit hours of 3000 or 4000 level courses and 9 credit hours outside the Criminal Justice Department. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship to gain practical experience in the field (CCJ 4940). For information on internships, see http:/cj.fiu.edu/internship/.

Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program (LEAP)

LEAP combines classroom instruction with specialized police training and workplace experience to produce successful law enforcement professionals and future leaders in the field. LEAP provides students with college credits towards the completion of the Bachelor of Science degree programs in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) or Crime Science (BSCS). For additional information, see https://cj.fiu.edu/leap/.

To ensure every student’s success, we have certain admissions requirements for each of our programs. To help you through the application process, our enrollment advisors are here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way.


FIU Admission Requirements

Applications are accepted for Spring, Fall and Summer terms.

Steps to Apply

First Year Students

Please submit the following:

• Online application
• $30 application fee.
• Official SAT, ACT and/or CLT scores.
• Official high school transcripts.

Transfer Students

Please submit the following:

• Online application
• $30 application fee.
• Official college transcripts.
• If you have less than 60 transferable college credits, you must also submit official high school transcripts and SAT, ACT and/or CLT scores in addition to any transcripts from postsecondary schools to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Returning Students

Returning students must meet the current university and degree-specific requirements to be admitted. FIU has policies for students who left FIU, please click here for more details.

   Please submit the following:

• Online application
• $30 application fee
• Updated official transcripts

International Students

In addition to the above requirements, international applicants should submit:

• Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL or IELTS).
• Official translations of any transcripts, if not in English.
• If you have less than 60 transferrable college credits, you must also submit official high school transcripts with translation.

Program Admission Requirements

• Candidates must first be accepted into the university. Students admitted to Florida International University are admitted directly to their chosen major.

• Program Completion Requirements

A total of 120 credits are required to complete the fully online undergraduate degree. Students must complete the   University Core Curriculum,   University requirements  and School of International and Public Affairs requirements while satisfying requirements toward their Crime Science major and are expected to make good progress based on critical indicators, such as GPA in specific courses or credits earned. In cases where students are not making good progress, a change of major may be required. The School of International and Public Affairs advisors work to redirect students to more appropriate majors when critical indicators are not met. For specific course requirements, visit the Courses tab on this program page.

Admission Documents

To complete the online undergraduate programs admissions form, select your program from the   application form. You may complete the online application and submit it, even before taking any entrance exams.   All supporting admission documents may be sent to:


Florida International University

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

P.O. Box 659003

Miami, FL 33265-9003

USA



FIU also accepts transcripts electronically via:

• Faster (All FL public institutions)

• Naviance (Typically used by private high schools)

• SMART/Joint Service Transcript – Military records

*Meeting the university minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

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