Forensic Science, M.S., Criminalistics Concentration

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

The Concentration in Criminalistics requires students to write  a thesis.  Students pursuing the Concentration in Advanced Investigation or the Concentration in Fire Science 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.

Concentration in Criminalistics

• FOR 617 - Forensic Expert Testimony
• FOR 621 - Advanced Criminalistics Laboratory I
• FOR 641 - Advanced Criminalistics Laboratory II
• FOR 673 - Forensic DNA Analysis
• FOR 674 - Forensic DNA Analysis Laboratory
• FOR 697 - Thesis I with Seminar
• FOR 698 - Thesis II