Forensic Science, M.S.

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Coordinator: Virginia Maxwell, D. Phil

Candidates are required to complete 42 credits of graduate work over a period of four semesters. Transfer of credit from other institutions may be permitted subject to the Graduate School policy on transfer credit detailed elsewhere in this catalog.

Thesis

The MS Forensic Science requires students to write a research-based, publication-quality thesis. The thesis must show an ability to organize material in a clear and original manner and to present well-reasoned conclusions. Thesis preparation and submission must comply with the Graduate School policy on theses as well as specific departmental requirements.

Required Courses (33 credits)

INVS 6614 - Survey of Forensic Science
FORS 6617 - Forensic Expert Testimony
FORS 6620 - Advanced Criminalistics I
FORS 6621 - Advanced Criminalistics Laboratory I
FORS 6640 - Advanced Criminalistics II
FORS 6641 - Advanced Criminalistics Laboratory II
FORS 6653 - Physical Analysis in Forensic Science
FORS 6673 - Forensic DNA Analysis
FORS 6674 - Forensic DNA Analysis Laboratory
FORS 6697 - Thesis I with Seminar
FORS 6698 - Thesis II

Plus three of the following (nine credits)

FORS 6615 - Capillary Electophoresis
FORS 6616 - Advanced Crime Scene Investigation
FORS 6642 - Wildlife Forensics
FORS 6645 - Drug Chemistry and Identification
FORS 6652 - Forensic Anthropology
FORS 6660 - Forensic Microscopy
FORS 6661 - Medicolegal Investigation and Identification
FORS 6662 - Forensic Toxicology
FORS 6695 - Independent Study
Special Topics courses approved by advisor