Chemistry), Computer courses/ Computer modeling, and last but not least, Technology education. Continuing into college, you need to major in Criminalistics, Chemistry, Biology, and/or Physics. And in this field of work you need a Bachelors Degree. And you only have to do assignments and papers on the things your professor in these classes give you.
To get a head start and get into this career, you can do programs created by Forensics Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission. There’s volunteer work at blood banks or even an internship with a medical examiner. This can help you make connections and further yourself in the career. It would also help if you have certain characteristics that make you stand out in a crowd. Such characteristics can be objectivity, personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, detail-oriented, strong communication skills, and even problem solving skills. …show more content…
Some Cons would be the fact that this career is 5 years instead of 4 years, working rotating hours, you're on call, working holidays and weekends, and collecting evidence from crime scenes can be distressing or unpleasant to do. These are aspects that come with the job and if you don't think you can handle these cons, then this job isn't for you. Some Pros would be that you get health and life insurance, paid vacations, sick leave, good pay, you're doing what you love, and you help keep the world a better and less corrupt place. Now if you care more about the Pros than the Cons, then I do suggest sticking with
To get a head start and get into this career, you can do programs created by Forensics Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission. There’s volunteer work at blood banks or even an internship with a medical examiner. This can help you make connections and further yourself in the career. It would also help if you have certain characteristics that make you stand out in a crowd. Such characteristics can be objectivity, personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, detail-oriented, strong communication skills, and even problem solving skills. …show more content…
Some Cons would be the fact that this career is 5 years instead of 4 years, working rotating hours, you're on call, working holidays and weekends, and collecting evidence from crime scenes can be distressing or unpleasant to do. These are aspects that come with the job and if you don't think you can handle these cons, then this job isn't for you. Some Pros would be that you get health and life insurance, paid vacations, sick leave, good pay, you're doing what you love, and you help keep the world a better and less corrupt place. Now if you care more about the Pros than the Cons, then I do suggest sticking with