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

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