Program Overview

• 36-credit hour program designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the application of scientific techniques to forensic investigations and the criminal justice system.
• Advanced Laboratory Track (FEPAC accredited): Ideal for students interested in specialized areas of forensic science, including biology/DNA, chemistry, toxicology, microbial forensics, latent prints, and firearms analysis.
• General Forensic Science Track: Ideal for students with interests in crime scene investigation, medicolegal death investigation, firearms analysis, latent prints, psychology, law enforcement, legal studies, and federal intelligence agencies.

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General Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants with a lower GPA may be considered based on other strengths, such as relevant coursework, research, internship experience, or grade improvement over time.
• Application Process:
  • Complete the application form
  • Submit the following documents:
    • Personal Statement
    • Unofficial Transcripts
    • Resume
    • Three Letters of Recommendation (recommended that at least two letters are from an academic instructor or other academic references such as research mentor or internship supervisor, if applicable).
    • Application Fee
• Deadlines
  • Our target application date for either Summer or Fall admission is Feb. 15. This is not a deadline, since we have rolling admission, but applying by this date ensures we will have space and that you will be fully considered for possible scholarships. We have a small number of scholarships, and they are nominated based on applications. For Spring admission, the target date is October 15.

Specific Admission Requirements

Advanced Laboratory Track

• Undergraduate degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or forensic science
• At least two semesters of general chemistry
• At least one semester of calculus or statistics
• At least one of the following:
  • Two semesters of general biology (including lab) – minimum of 7 credit hours
  • Two semesters of organic chemistry (including lab) – minimum of 7 credit hours
  • Two semesters of physics (including lab) – minimum of 7 credit hours

Note: Students lacking a robust science background are encouraged to consider the General Track.

General Track

This track is designed for students pursuing forensic science careers that are not primarily lab-based. Examples include crime scene investigation, medicolegal death investigation, some latent prints or firearms analysis positions, or positions in local or federal law enforcement.

• Preferred applicants will have an undergraduate degree that includes at least two semesters of science courses, with one course featuring a lab component.

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