Academics
The Department of Forensic Sciences offers three Master of Forensic Science degrees, two Master of Arts degrees and one graduate certificate:
- MS in Crime Scene Investigation
- MFS in Forensic Chemistry
- MFS in Forensic Molecular Biology
- MFS in Forensic Toxicology
- MS in High Technology Crime Investigation
- Graduate Certificate in Forensic Investigation
Program highlights:
- Learn from experienced faculty of current and past practitioners in the forensic science fields, including law enforcement, medical examiners, crime scene investigators, lawyers, computer forensic and information security professionals.
- Gain experience in hands-on, state-of-the-art laboratories with access to digital cameras, forensic instrumentation, and computer technology.
- Take advantage of the alumni network and professional connections through a multitude of internship opportunities in the government and private sector.
- Complete your degree in less than two years. Applications are accepted year-round and the program offers convenient afternoon and evening classes.
CSI: Forensic Sciences Students Show How It’s Done
Forensic Sciences graduate students demonstrate their investigative skills at the National Museum of Crime and Punishment in Washington, D.C. The students conduct workshops for visitors, who learn how technicians recover latent fingerprints, make 3D casts of shoe prints, analyze blood spatter patterns and conduct other analyses at crime scenes.