[needurhelp1]

Is it pointless to get a Certificate in lab tech with a Criminology major?

[Wondergirl]

I would think it would be a real plus.

[needurhelp1]

I think so too but one of my counselors said it would b a waste of time.
Thanks!

[Wondergirl]

I think so too but one of my counselors said it would b a waste of time.

Why a waste of time? Did the counselor explain?

[needurhelp1]

He basically said they have nothing to do with each other and that if I wanted to work for example, with forensics, I would need at least a Masters.? Would it be possible to work in a setting such as a forensics lab?

[Wondergirl]

he basically said they have nothing to do with each other and that if i wanted to work for example, with forensics, I would need at least a Masters. ?? would it be possible to work in a setting such as a forensics lab?

My interest is in forensics (if only I were younger and could make different choices than I did!) -- so I would think that anything you can learn about lab procedures would be invaluable for solving crimes. I devour books about the Body Farm in Tennessee and inhaled Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach (I have her new one on order on Amazon) and read anything to do with psychological and anthropological forensics. I live near Chicago and wonder how Drew Peterson disposed of his fourth wife Stacy (a friend worked on some of the forensics in that crime). I cannot imagine why the counselor discouraged you. And yes, a master's would be very helpful, but you have plenty of time ahead of you for that.

[needurhelp1]

Thank you!!

[needurhelp1]

My interest is in forensics (if only I were younger and could make different choices than I did!) -- so I would think that anything you can learn about lab procedures would be invaluable for solving crimes. I devour books about the Body Farm in Tennessee and inhaled Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach (I have her new one on order on Amazon) and read anything to do with psychological and anthropological forensics. I live near Chicago and wonder how Drew Peterson disposed of his fourth wife Stacy (a friend worked on some of the forensics in that crime). I cannot imagine why the counselor discouraged you. And yes, a master's would be very helpful, but you have plenty of time ahead of you for that.

Awesome! Thank you! I will do the lab certificate! Thanks!