M.S. in Forensic Sciences Non-Thesis Admissions

Below you will find admission requirements for the following non-thesis master's programs:

• M.S. in Forensic Sciences - Arson, Explosives, Firearms and Toolmarks Investigation
• M.S. in Forensic Sciences - Forensic Psychology
• M.S. in Forensic Sciences - Forensic Investigative Sciences

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How to Apply

Applications are submitted online via the OSU Graduate College. Applications are considered year-round on a space-available basis.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact us at forensic@okstate.edu.

 

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Admission Deadlines

• Fall admission: July 1 (Preferred)
• Spring admission: October 1 (Preferred)

Admission Requirements

• Completed online application
• Completed bachelor’s degree
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Submission of verification of forensic-related employment form by employer (AEFTI only)
• Three letters of recommendation preferably from professors and/or supervisors familiar with your academic ability, work ethic and skills.
• Statement of purpose describing your personal career goals and how the master’s degree will support those goals, a brief description of experience or qualifications in support of the application and the specific track you want to pursue.
• Skills, equipment and access for online course participation includes the capacity for independent learning, proficiency in Windows, Internet, e-mail and basic applications; multimedia computer and high-speed Internet access are necessary.
• Resume/CV
• Applicants graduating from schools outside the U.S. are required to submit transcripts that have been evaluated to U.S. standards
• $50.00 application fee

International Applicants

• Submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores
  • TOEFL minimum scores 600 (paper with 5 on TWE) or 100 (Internet with 20 on written portion)
  • IELTS minimum score of 7.0
• Applicants graduating from schools outside the United States are required to submit transcripts that have been evaluated to U.S. standards
• $75.00 application fee

Notification

• Applicants are notified of eligibility status within six weeks after the deadline.
• Any admission offer requires signed acceptance within 14 days.

Contact

For questions about the application process, please contact the School of Forensic Sciences.

Program Coordinator
918-561-8424
forensic@okstate.edu