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Get started on a rewarding career in the growing field of private investigation at City College! This is one of today’s hottest fields, growing at over 22% percent annually over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations1. Our associate’s degree in Private Investigation program will open the doors to a financially rewarding career that can include plenty of adventure and intrigue. In a short period of time, you could be conducting in-depth investigations and doing surveillance and forensic work.
City College’s private investigation program teaches students how to think and act like a detective. You’ll study with instructors who are seasoned professionals in the business, and get hands-on exposure to the strategies and techniques private investigators use to conduct their searches. You’ll also master the latest high-tech-information-gathering tools, learn how to conduct effective interviews and obtain statements, and observe many types of investigations.
When you graduate from our private investigation training program, you’ll be well prepared for a job in most private investigation services agencies. You can also go on to become a fully licensed “C” investigator after a year of internship or employment, which is a requirement of most agencies.
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Core Courses Include: |
- Private detective and investigative agencies
- State and local government
- Department or other general merchandise stores
- Legal services firms
- Employment services companies
- Insurance agencies
- Banks
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- Principles of Investigation
- Interviews and Statements
- Insurance Investigation
- Criminal Investigation
- Fraud Investigation
- Surveillance
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For more detailed information on this program, see our Academic Catalog.
*Learn more about the Private Investigation Services Program offered in Florida at our Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Altamonte Springs campuses by clicking the "Start Today" button below.
1. Source www.bls.gov
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