Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

Forensic Science (MS)

The Master of Science in Forensic Science will help a student become an expert in the application of scientific principles and techniques to investigate crimes and solve legal cases. Our program provides comprehensive training in forensic analysis, including DNA analysis, toxicology, and digital forensics. You will learn from experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in in the field. Graduates are prepared for careers in forensic laboratories, law enforcement agencies, and other criminal justice organizations.

To graduate, students earning the MS in Forensic Science will complete degree requirements totaling 39 graduate credit hours with an overall GPA of 3.0.

Forensic Science (MS) Curriculum Outline

 

Elective Courses (Select 2):

CHEM 6050Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology

3

FRSC 6150Medicolegal Death Investigation

3

FRSC 6200Bloodstain and Ballistic Reconstruction

3

FRSC 6250Imprint Evidence

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Required Courses

BIOL 5100Biological Science

3

BIOL 6240Forensic Genetics

4

BIOL 6300Forensic Entomology

4

CHEM 6000Topics in Chemistry

3

CHEM 6550Chemical Forensics

4

FRSC 6000Alternate Light Source and Low Light Photography

3

FRSC 6050Human Blood and DNA

3

FRSC 6100Forensic Anthropology

3

FRSC 6600Forensic Capstone

3

FRSC 6750Internship in Forensic Science

3

Total Credit Hours:33

Total Credit Hours: 39