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M.S. in Forensic Sciences - Forensic Investigative Sciences

The Master of Forensic Sciences - Forensic Investigative Sciences is the most flexible degree track within the School of Forensic Sciences, with most coursework being elective in nature. FIS faculty will work with students to build their degree plan based on their career aspirations. Coursework is all online.

Career opportunities for graduates:

• Law Enforcement
• Criminal Investigation
• Crime Scene Technician/Analyst
• Medicolegal Death Investigation
• Firearms/Tool Marks Examiner
• etc...

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Program Format

This program is offered fully online and is non-thesis.  Students complete roughly 15 hours of core coursework and an individualized blend of electives.  This track typically focuses on crime scene investigation and does not require any prior experience in Forensic Sciences.

 

Admissions

Applicants should have a college major or equivalent coursework as a foundation for the Forensic Investigative Sciences track. Recommended college majors include (but are not limited to) criminal justice, psychology, sociology, forensic sciences, chemistry, biology, human anatomy, or physiology.

The online application requires the following components:

• Academic Transcript(s) - Students must have an earned bachelor's degree prior to their term of entry.
• Personal Statement outlining career goals and interests.
• Resume/CV
• Contact Information for 3 individuals who will provide letters of recommendation

Suggested Deadlines:

Fall deadline - February 1st

Spring deadline - October 1st

Deadlines are recommended; we review applications on an ongoing basis.

 

Tuition:

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Academics 

Curriculum 

The master’s program curriculum offers a solid background in forensic sciences and specialized courses. Preferred elective course topics include: Forensic Crime Scene Processing, Fingerprints and Their Role In Forensic Science, Blood Stain and Pattern Analysis, etc...

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Minimum Degree Requirements 

• Satisfactory completion of 32 graduate credit hours. Most students in this degree track take 33 credit hours.
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or above
• 7 years maximum time to complete the program