Forensic Science, M.S.

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M.S., Forensic Science

Candidates are required to complete 40 credits of graduate work over a period of five trimesters. Transfer of credit from other institutions may be permitted subject to the Graduate School policy on transfer credit detailed elsewhere in this catalog. At the time of application to the forensic science program, applicants must specify area of concentration.

Thesis

Students may elect to write a thesis in lieu of FOR 686 - Forensic Science Research Project I /FOR 688 - Forensic Science Internship I and three credits of electives. Registration for a minimum of six thesis credits (FOR 697 , FOR 698 ) would be required. 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

FOR 614 - Survey of Forensic Science
FOR 620 - Advanced Criminalistics I
FOR 640 - Advanced Criminalistics II
FOR 653 - Physical Analysis in Forensic Science
FOR 686 - Forensic Science Research Project I
or
FOR 688 - Forensic Science Internship I
Plus required concentration courses (see below)

Electives

Note(s):

In addition, other concentration courses (in lists from which one, two, or more must be taken) may fulfill elective requirements. Courses listed as requirements for one of the concentrations may be taken as electives for other concentrations with the permission of the student’s faculty advisor.