Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60 Hours

In the Investigation program, students acquire the investigative skills and knowledge required for roles in law enforcement, private investigation, and security. The curriculum emphasizes criminal investigations, surveillance techniques, and evidence collection. With a strong foundation in investigation methods, graduates can pursue careers as detectives, private investigators, or security specialists.

Foundations Of Criminal Law And Justice Systems:

The College of Criminal Justice begins with a comprehensive exploration of criminal law and justice systems. Students acquire a deep understanding of legal principles, criminology, and law enforcement practices. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to navigate the complex world of criminal justice.


Practical Experience And Community Engagement:

Beyond the classroom, our College of Criminal Justice places a strong emphasis on practical experience and community engagement. Students have opportunities to intern with law enforcement agencies, participate in mock trials, and engage with local communities. These experiences not only enhance their practical skills but also provide valuable insights into the criminal justice field.


Global Criminal Justice Issues And Cross-Border Collaborations:

The College of Criminal Justice at Southeastern Michigan University is committed to addressing global criminal justice issues and fostering cross-border collaborations. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on crime and justice and encourages students to engage in collaborative research and initiatives with organizations worldwide. This global perspective equips students to tackle complex challenges in the realm of criminal justice.

This course focuses on the implications for society and the criminal justice system. Some distinctive chapters that address issues of drug abuse, crime, and criminal justice.


This course is known for its thoroughness, accessibility, and practicality. By focusing on both the "hows" and "whys" of management techniques, it equips you with the skills and knowledge to effectively deal with the issues they will face in today's field.


This course presents crime detection as a dynamic field relying heavily on the past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical and technological innovations. It explores the many external variables that can influence the investigator's success and the specific methods of crime detection and prosecution of law available today.


This course continues the story of psychology with added research and enhanced content from the most dynamic areas of the field—cognition, gender and diversity studies, neuroscience and more, while at the same time using the most effective teaching approaches and learning tools.


This course introduces you to major issues in the field of Criminal Justice and helps you understand how they fit within the context of crime and justice.

Computer forensics has become necessary and crucial functions in most businesses today. This course examines investigation of computers and other digital devices for the extraction of evidence which may point to particular misuse and/or criminal activity. It will help you learn how to identify, protect and gather evidence, retrieve data, and prepare crime reports and present information in courts.


This course explores the advanced concepts of evidence, and proof. You will gain a thorough understanding of the different types of evidence, including real or physical evidence, testimonial evidence, documentary evidence, and demonstrative evidence.


This course is intended to develop general understanding of the science of inquiry and provide presentation of techniques, skills and limitations of the modern criminal investigation. It includes all aspects of criminal investigation, as a system of thought and action.


This course is designed to provide you an understanding of the integration of the criminal investigative process with application of technology in searching for and processing physical evidence in crime scenes. It will also provide background into the theory behind Crime Scene analysis and legal challenges faced by Crime Scene analysts.


Criminal Law and Procedure involves the study of general principles of criminal responsibility and of specific offences & defenses under criminal law. The course draws comparisons, where relevant, to developments at common law.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
MASTERS DEGREE $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
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Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

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