Environmental Crime Investigation

Applied Bachelor of Science

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Protect Wildlife and Natural Resources Through Investigation and Justice

Earn your bachelor’s online. Build the skills to investigate environmental crimes and protect ecosystems.

Unity’s Applied Bachelor of Science in Environmental Crime Investigation prepares you to detect, analyze, and support the prosecution of environmental offenses using tools from ecology, law, GIS, and digital forensics. Through applied, case-based projects and simulations, you’ll develop practical skills in investigative communication, mapping, and courtroom-ready reporting.

 

Career Outcomes:

• Wildlife forensics analyst
• Digital forensics specialist focused on environmental cases
• Environmental crime investigator in federal, state, tribal, or international agencies
• GIS and spatial analyst supporting enforcement and monitoring
• Policy and compliance officer for conservation and natural resources
• Roles with agencies and NGOs dedicated to combating environmental crime

Less Time. Less Tuition.

Fast-Track Your Career

Save Time and Money

Finish your 90-credit bachelor’s in 3 years, saving you $14,100

Real-Life Flexibility

With year-round terms, you can learn on your schedule

Work-Ready Skills

Stand out to employers by showcasing in-demand skills

Give Your Career an Edge

With Unity’s Career Edge digital badges, you won’t have to wait until graduation to prove your value. Every skills-first general education course in the Environmental Crime Investigation program awards shareable digital badges: portable, verifiable credentials you can display on LinkedIn, your resume, or job applications.

These badges highlight work-ready skills like communication, problem solving, collaboration, and data use, so employers can see exactly what you bring to the table. You’ll also earn a transferrable workplace skills endorsement, giving you a recognized credential to advance your career even before completing your degree.

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CAREER OUTLOOK

2K

Job openings for Forensic Science Technicians 2024-2034

 

$67K

Average annual salary for Forensic Science Technicians

 

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.
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+13%

Job growth for Forensic Science Technicians roles 2024-2034

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