A Leader in Online Forensic and Legal Education

Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Certificate Programs for Investigative and Law Enforcement Professionals

Stevenson University Online offers a distinctive, career-focused, and personalized environment for adult learners. Our flexible programs are designed to meet the needs of working adults, so students can balance their work and life responsibilities while enrolled. Our courses are taught by expert faculty and combine theoretical topics with practical skills to provide students with a foundation for success. Whether you are interested in a new career in forensics or want to advance in your current career, the fully online programs at Stevenson University Online prepare you to achieve your goals. 

Graduates of our online forensics programs have gone on to work at businesses, organizations, and government and law enforcement agencies—both federal and local—around the country. Some of the place where our graduates work include:  

  • Booz Allen Hamilton 
  • Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 
  • Department of Homeland Security 
  • Department of Justice 
  • New York State Police 
  • Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General 
  • Raytheon 
  • U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division

Master’s Programs

Develop the skills you need to advance your career. Contact us today to learn more about Stevenson University Online’s affordable, flexible, and career-focused master’s degree programs.

Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies rely on crime scene investigators to help field investigative personnel gather physical evidence for scientific examination. The online Master of Science in Crime Scene Investigation program prepares students to identify, collect, and analyze crime scene evidence. In addition, students are trained to effectively summarize and communicate their findings in a courtroom setting. Graduates of this degree program will be prepared for careers as crime scene investigators.

  • Complete online in as few as 18 months
  • $695.00 per Credit
  • $2,085.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 36 Total Credits Required to Complete

The online Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics program provides students with a well-rounded, in-depth knowledge of forensic tools and techniques, as well as opportunities to develop specialized skillsets. Students will gain experience in areas including network and cloud forensics, e-discovery, incident response, and penetration testing. The program trains students in current techniques and tools to detect, investigate, analyze, preserve, interpret, document, and present digital evidence. Relevant legal and theoretical topics are also covered to provide students with a holistic understanding of the environment in which they will work.

  • Complete online in as few as 18 months
  • $695.00 per Credit
  • $2,085.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 36 Total Credits Required to Complete

The online Master of Science in Forensic Accounting program provides students with the accounting and auditing skills they need to investigate and analyze financial evidence, and to effectively communicate their findings in a courtroom setting. As demand for forensic accountants in public and private practices, corporations, government agencies, and other organizations continues to increase, graduates of this online master’s degree program will be prepared to succeed in these positions.

  • Complete online in as few as 18 months
  • $695.00 per Credit
  • $2,085.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 36 Total Credits Required to Complete

The online Master of Science in Forensic Investigation program prepares students to plan and conduct investigations for business and government agencies. Coursework emphasizes the proper methods of gathering and reporting on testimonials and physical evidence. Students are trained to conduct investigations by interviewing witnesses, analyzing documents, and synthesizing the results into factually accurate investigative reports and court testimony.

  • Complete online in as few as 18 months
  • $695.00 per Credit
  • $2,085.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 36 Total Credits Required to Complete

The online Master’s in Forensic Science program prepares students with highly-specialized training in the sciences and a core of law courses. Stevenson University Online’s relationships with the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division, U.S. Secret Service Lab, and the Baltimore County Crime Lab ensures students will receive training from the top experts in the field. Professional insights from leaders in the field will help prepare students to work as forensic specialists in this interdisciplinary and applied scientific field. This program is designed for working adults with a background in science.

  • Complete online in as few as 18 months
  • $695.00 per Credit
  • $2,085.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 36 Total Credits Required to Complete

The online Master of Science in Forensic Studies program prepares professionals to conduct investigations and examine evidence for the purpose of presenting their findings in legal proceedings as experts in forensic accounting or digital forensics. The program is designed for students whose career goals overlap in two or more areas within forensics, or those who wish to develop general knowledge in the field. The broad-based knowledge obtained in the program prepares students for careers in forensic accounting, digital investigation, and other areas requiring forensic expertise.

  • Complete online in as few as 18 months
  • $695.00 per Credit
  • $2,085.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 36 Total Credits Required to Complete

Stevenson University Online’s Master of Science in Nursing program offers students the opportunity to specialize in Forensic Nursing. A specialized program for today’s front-line health care professionals, our Forensic Nursing concentration combines advanced nursing skills and knowledge with evidence-based scientific investigation and trauma treatment. This focus will prepare students to make a significant, positive impact on diverse populations in their communities.

  • Complete online in as few as 2 years
  • $625.00 per Credit
  • $1,875.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 36 Total Credits Required to Complete

Graduate Certificate Programs

Develop the skills you need to advance your career. Contact us today to learn more about Stevenson University Online’s affordable, flexible, and career-focused graduate certificate programs.

The Graduate Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation prepares students to evaluate crime scenes and appropriately document, collect, preserve, and process evidence. Professionals are trained to process forensic evidence, ethically report their findings, and effectively communicate in a courtroom setting.

  • Complete online in as few as 18 months
  • $695.00 per Credit
  • $2,085.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 18 Total Credits Required to Complete

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics prepares students and forensic professionals to identify, acquire, restore, and analyze electronic data. Graduates of the certificate program will be equipped with the skills to effectively communicate their findings, analysis, and conclusions, especially as expert witnesses during trials.

  • Complete online in as few as 18 months
  • $695.00 per Credit
  • $2,085.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 18 Total Credits Required to Complete

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting prepares new graduates and practicing accounting professionals for opportunities in both investigative accounting and fraud prevention. The program focuses on providing students with the foundation to synthesize accounting, auditing, computer, and investigative analyses into coherent, defensible conclusions. Our courses are taught by practicing forensic accountants who help students develop critical asset protection and financial reporting skills.

  • Complete online in as few as 18 months
  • $695.00 per Credit
  • $2,085.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 18 Total Credits Required to Complete

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Investigation is designed for new graduates and current law enforcement professionals. Our certificate program prepares students to effectively conduct interviews and collect physical evidence, and then synthesize that information into accurate reports and court testimony. Students will gain the skills to analyze and evaluate vital documentary and testimonial evidence.

  • Complete online in as few as 18 months
  • $695.00 per Credit
  • $2,085.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 18 Total Credits Required to Complete

Bachelor’s Programs

Develop the skills you need to advance your career. Contact us today to learn more about Stevenson University Online’s affordable, flexible, and career-focused bachelor’s degree programs.

The online Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed for students interested in pursuing a technical career that provides critical support to organizations. Employers need highly skilled technology professionals who can utilize technology to improve their organization’s competitive edge. The major consists of core courses in applied programming and networking, as well as an in-depth practical application of computer technology. Graduates of this online bachelor’s degree program will enter the workforce with in-demand technical expertise.

  • Time to completion varies and depends on transfer credits and program
  • $450.00 per Credit
  • $1,350.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 120 Total Credits Required to Complete
  • Maximum Number of Transfer Credits: Up to 70-credit hours from a community college. Up to 90-credit hours from a four-year institution.

The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program provides students with a comprehensive and critical understanding of the criminal justice system and the society in which it functions. Coursework is taught by practitioners in the field who bring practical, real-world experience to classes. The program provides students with opportunities to critically examine how justice is administered locally and nationally in American society, and to confront fundamental issues they will face as both professionals and involved citizens.

  • Time to completion varies and depends on transfer credits and program
  • $450.00 per Credit
  • $1,350.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 120 Total Credits Required to Complete
  • Maximum Number of Transfer Credits: Up to 70-credit hours from a community college. Up to 90-credit hours from a four-year institution.

The online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics program equips students with the foundational skills to combat cybercrime. Students will be prepared to proactively protect, detect, and respond to cyber-attacks, hacking incidents, cyber intrusions, and other forms of cybercrime. The program combines the concepts and skills of both cybersecurity and digital forensics, creating a unique degree program. With an emphasis on preventing, detecting, mitigating, and investigating cyber-attacks, graduates will be prepared for employment with businesses, government agencies, public institutions, and other organizations.

  • Time to completion varies and depends on transfer credits and program
  • $450.00 per Credit
  • $1,350.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 120 Total Credits Required to Complete
  • Maximum Number of Transfer Credits: Up to 70-credit hours from a community college. Up to 90-credit hours from a four-year institution.

Stevenson University Online’s Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies is fully accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and is designed for students who want a flexible and convenient education with the confidence that their degree meets the high standards of today’s legal professions. Upon completion of the program, graduates are fully prepared to contribute as skilled and knowledgeable members of legal teams.

  • Time to completion varies and depends on transfer credits and program
  • $450.00 per Credit
  • $1,350.00 per Course (3 Credits)
  • 120 Total Credits Required to Complete
  • Maximum Number of Transfer Credits: Up to 70-credit hours from a community college. Up to 90-credit hours from a four-year institution
  • 33-credit accelerated program for current bachelor’s degree holders who want paralegal credentials

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