Forensic Science, M.S., Criminalistics Concentration

M.S., Forensic Science

Candidates are required to complete 42 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 FORS 6686   FS Research Project / FORS 6688  - FS  Internship I and three credits of electives. Registration for a minimum of six thesis credits (FORS 6697  , FORS 6698  ) 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

• FORS 6617 - Forensic Expert Testimony
• FORS 6621 - Advanced Criminalistics Laboratory I
• FORS 6641 - Advanced Criminalistics Laboratory II
• FORS 6673 - Forensic DNA Analysis
• FORS 6674 - Forensic DNA Analysis Laboratory
• FORS 6697 - Thesis I with Seminar
• FORS 6698 - Thesis II