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Halloween Hotspots: A Look at Crime and Prevention Tactics in 10 Cities
The candy is a given, but the debate still continues on: does an actual uptick in crime occur every October 31st on Halloween? Turns out this can vary depending on factors as simple as the night of the week that Halloween falls on (Monday versus Friday, for example), and even the city itself.
Crime Scene Training Complexes in Forensic Education
Crime scene complexes give students the chance to make mistakes before those mistakes matter. A student who mishandles evidence in a lab exercise is working with a known sample and a known outcome. A student working a staged crime scene has to make judgment calls in real time: where to enter a room, what to photograph first, and how to lift a print without yet knowing whether it belongs to the case.
Most Affordable Online Forensic Science Programs (2026-2027)
Explore the most affordable online forensic science degree and certificate programs in 2026-2027 and learn which options can help students enter or advance in the field.
Forensic Science Programs
Computer Forensics
Crime and Intelligence Analysis
Crime Scene Investigation
Criminal Justice
Criminal Profiler
Cybersecurity
DNA Analyst
Emergency Management
Forensic Accounting
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Biology
Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Engineering
Forensic Medicine
Forensic Nursing
Forensic Pathology
Forensic Photography
Forensic Psychology
Forensic Science
Forensic Tech
Forensic Toxicology
Mobile Forensics
Paralegal
Pathologists’ Assistant
Online Programs
Many accredited forensic science programs are now offered online, providing flexible options for working professionals and those with family commitments to study at their own pace.
Careers in Forensic Science
With an education in forensics and training in a lab environment, some of the job possibilities for these graduates include becoming a forensic scientist, crime scene investigator, digital forensics examiner, certified fraud examiner, forensic nurse practitioner, or criminal profiler, among others. Check out our career guides to learn in-depth about the typical education and credentialing across each of these fields.
Arson Investigator
Certified Fraud Examiner
Computer Forensics Examiner
Crime and Intelligence Analyst
Crime Scene Investigator
Criminalist
Cryptanalyst
DNA Analyst
Forensic Accountant
Forensic Anthropologist
Forensic Auditor
Forensic Autopsy Technician
Forensic Ballistics Expert
Forensic Biologist
Forensic Chemist
Forensic Dentistry & Odontology
Forensic Document Examiner
Forensic Engineer
Forensic Entomologist
Forensic Genealogist
Forensic Investigator
Forensic Medical Examiner
Forensic Nurse
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Forensic Nurse Practitioner
Forensic Pathologist
Forensic Psychiatrist
Forensic Psychologist
Forensic Scientist
Forensic Sketch Artist
Forensic Technician
Forensic Toxicologist
Information Security Analyst
Law Enforcement Officer
Legal Nurse Consultant
Paralegal
Pathologists’ Assistant
Penetration Tester (or Pen Tester)
Featured Schools
Southern New Hampshire University
BA in Psychology – Forensic Psychology
Stevenson University Online
Online Master's in Crime Scene Investigation
Stevenson University Online
Online Master of Forensic Science (MFS)