Forensic Computing guides students in the investigation of computer crimes and the preparation of evidence for use in a court of law. Students are encouraged to intern in law enforcement organizations, such as local police departments and the FBI. This specialty covers topics required for the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiner’s Certified Computer Examiner certification. Students are also encouraged to minor in Criminal Justice. The core modules are:

• Principles of Accounting I
• The Criminal Justice System
• Policing in American Society
• Cybercrime and Digital Terrorism
• Computer Forensics

Information technology drives innovation in health care, the sciences, engineering, business, entertainment, and education. Classes emphasize hands-on learning, and courses are aligned with industry certifications such as CompTIA’s A+ , Net+ , and Security+ . If you’re looking for a career with staying power, consider information technology. In addition, to learning the fundamentals of the information technology discipline, students also choose a specialty area of study, including  Applied IT, Computer Science, Data Science, Forensic Computing, Health Information Technology, Information Systems, Interactive Media,  and Networking and Cybersecurity. Marymount undergraduates who wish to accelerate their progress toward completion of the Master of Science in Information Technology can apply for the pre-M.S. option. Students accepted into this competitive program begin their studies toward the M.S. in Information Technology while completing their bachelor’s degree in IT or another discipline with a minor in Information Technology. Students with a major or minor in Information Technology can supplement their undergraduate graduation requirements with up to 12 credits of specified graduate IT coursework during their senior year.

Students interested in specializing in Forensic Anthropology have the option of choosing a Forensic Anthropology Concentration. This preprofessional concentration prepares students for graduate-level study of recent unidentified human remains in a medicolegal context. In addition to the Required Anthropological Sciences Courses listed above, students in the Forensic Anthropology Concentration must complete some specific courses. The core modules are:

• Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
• Forensic Archaeology
• Human Osteology
• Advanced Forensic Anthropology
• Anthropology of the Human Past
• Principles of Archaeology
• Principles of Biological Anthropology

Radford University is a comprehensive, midsize public university that is student-focused, providing its more than 9,900 students a diversity of outstanding academic programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom.

Radford University welcomes students from the Commonwealth of Virginia, across the country and around the world. Here, you will find inspiration in the surroundings – the manicured green lawns on campus, the steady roll of the New River, the wonders along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the stately university buildings and a quaint downtown. Radford’s more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs offer every student the opportunity to discover new talents, develop leadership skills and experience personal growth.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice requires a minimum of 120 credits, including 39 credits in criminal justice courses. No more than half of the criminal justice courses applied to the major can be transferred from another college. Students must earn a total of 45 credits in classes at the 300-level and above, including upper-level criminal justice course work. To graduate from the criminal justice program, students must have a cumulative and major GPA of 2.0. The criminal justice curriculum includes the core and concentration requirements.

The major objective of this degree program is to prepare students for effective professional careers in criminal justice, forensic crime scene investigation, public service and other helping professions, and/or prepare them to pursue studies in law and other related graduate programs. Career opportunities are available in federal, state, local and private justice-related endeavors. These careers include law enforcement, crime scene investigation, juvenile justice, corrections and the courts.

This program also prepares students to enter law school or to pursue graduate studies in criminal justice or in several of the human services fields, usually related to justice. This program offers and encourages in-service justice employees and others to enhance their professional career development through higher education. The core modules are:

• Focused Inquiry
• Inquiry and the Craft of Argument
• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Introduction to Corrections
• Introduction to Policing
• Criminological Theory
• Research Methods in Criminal Justice
• Criminal Procedure
• Senior Seminar
• Principles of Criminal Investigation
• Criminalistics and Crime Analysis
• Crime Scene Evidence: Law and Trial Procedure
• Violent Crime Scene Investigation

Students majoring in criminal justice receive a broad educational background, professionally oriented courses in their special area of interest and various skill courses designed to enhance their career opportunities. Through core courses and electives in the major, students have the opportunity to orient their course work to fit their educational objectives and career plans.

It is essential that students seek and follow the advice of an adviser in the progression of the core courses, the selection of criminal justice electives and in the identification of complementary courses in other disciplines that can benefit the student and assist in the accomplishment of career goals. Whether the student is interested in general criminal justice, policing, crime scene investigation, legal studies, juvenile justice or corrections, faculty and advisers can assist in identifying the appropriate curriculum.

This concentration is offered for those students who are interested in careers in crime scene investigation at the local, state or federal levels.

The forensic science program requires a minimum of 120 credits including completion of the College of Humanities and Sciences general education requirements, 49-51 forensic science core program credits and 33 (forensic biology), 30 (forensic chemistry) or 31 (physical evidence) concentration-specific credits.

The major in forensic science leads to a Bachelor of Science degree and is for students who plan a career or graduate study in the forensic sciences. This specialization features a prescribed curriculum with academic emphasis in biology, chemistry and criminal justice.

The forensic science program provides students with fundamental learning in forensic laboratory analyses and crime scene investigation. The program offers three concentrations: forensic biology, forensic chemistry and physical evidence. Students will select one of the three concentrations prior to the second semester of their sophomore year.

The forensic biology concentration requires an additional 33 credits in biology, criminal justice, forensic science and elective credits beyond the core requirements and is well-suited for students interested in graduate study or careers in the forensic biology section of forensic laboratories. Students also will be prepared for work in molecular biology laboratories in both the public and private sectors. Students completing the forensic biology concentration will be eligible for a minor in chemistry. Additionally, students who complete BIOL 317 will be eligible for a minor in biology. The core modules are:

• Introduction to Biological Science I and II
• Cell Biology
• Genetics
• Introduction to Biology Laboratory I and II
• Biology Capstone Laboratory
• Survey of Forensic Science
• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Forensic Microscopy
• Forensic Evidence, Law and Criminal Procedure
• Forensic Serology
• Forensic Molecular Biology
• Professional Practices in Forensic Science
• General Chemistry

VCU enrolls more than 31,000 students in 222 degree and certificate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-seven of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCU’s 13 schools and one college. VCU has a full-time instructional faculty of more than 2,100 who are nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in the arts, business, education, engineering, the humanities, the life sciences, social work and all the health care professions. With more than 20,000 employees, VCU and the VCU Health System also have a significant impact on Central Virginia’s economy.

uilding on the foundation of VCU’s nationally ranked academic programs and academic medical center, research and scholarly productivity, and engagement with the communities it serves, the university’s strategic plan, Quest for Distinction, launches a new vision for VCU: to elevate its stature and become the nation’s top urban, public research university. This focused plan capitalizes on the outstanding assets of the VCU experience and truly distinguishes VCU as a major research university committed to academic quality and student success at all levels.

Quest for Distinction also embodies VCU’s commitment to human health through the VCU Medical Center, which includes the university’s health sciences schools and offers state-of-the-art care in more than 200 specialty areas, many of national and international note, including organ transplantation, head and spinal cord trauma, burn healing and cancer treatment.

The forensic science program requires a minimum of 120 credits including completion of the College of Humanities and Sciences general education requirements, 49-51 forensic science core program credits and 33 (forensic biology), 30 (forensic chemistry) or 31 (physical evidence) concentration-specific credits.

The major in forensic science leads to a Bachelor of Science degree and is for students who plan a career or graduate study in the forensic sciences. This specialization features a prescribed curriculum with academic emphasis in biology, chemistry and criminal justice.

The forensic science program provides students with fundamental learning in forensic laboratory analyses and crime scene investigation. The program offers three concentrations: forensic biology, forensic chemistry and physical evidence. Students will select one of the three concentrations prior to the second semester of their sophomore year:

The forensic chemistry concentration requires an additional 30 credits in chemistry, calculus, criminal justice, forensic science and elective credits beyond the core requirements and is offered for those students who are interested in graduate study or careers in the chemical analysis of forensic evidence, including the areas of drug analysis, toxicology and trace evidence analysis. Students also will be prepared for work in private analytical laboratories. Students completing the forensic chemistry concentration will be eligible for a minor in chemistry. The core modules are:

• Introduction to Biological Science
• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Quantitative Analysis
• Physical Chemistry
• Instrumental Analysis
• General Chemistry Laboratory I and II
• Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
• Scientific Crime Scene Investigation
• Forensic Microscopy
• Forensic Evidence, Law and Criminal Procedure
• Forensic Chemistry
• Forensic Chemistry Laboratory
• Professional Practices in Forensic Science
• Calculus with Analytical Geometry

VCU enrolls more than 31,000 students in 222 degree and certificate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-seven of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCU’s 13 schools and one college. VCU has a full-time instructional faculty of more than 2,100 who are nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in the arts, business, education, engineering, the humanities, the life sciences, social work and all the health care professions. With more than 20,000 employees, VCU and the VCU Health System also have a significant impact on Central Virginia’s economy.

uilding on the foundation of VCU’s nationally ranked academic programs and academic medical center, research and scholarly productivity, and engagement with the communities it serves, the university’s strategic plan, Quest for Distinction, launches a new vision for VCU: to elevate its stature and become the nation’s top urban, public research university. This focused plan capitalizes on the outstanding assets of the VCU experience and truly distinguishes VCU as a major research university committed to academic quality and student success at all levels.

Quest for Distinction also embodies VCU’s commitment to human health through the VCU Medical Center, which includes the university’s health sciences schools and offers state-of-the-art care in more than 200 specialty areas, many of national and international note, including organ transplantation, head and spinal cord trauma, burn healing and cancer treatment.

Students planning professional careers in the field of forensic science should choose this degree. Students must fulfill all requirements for this bachelor’s degree including university general education requirements. In addition, students majoring in forensic science must complete the following courses with a minimum GPA of 2.30. No more than two courses with a grade of D (1.00) may be applied to the major. Through course work below, students satisfy the university-wide requirements in natural science and quantitative reasoning. Students who take FRSC 405 will satisfy this major’s writing-intensive requirement. This program of study is offered by the Forensic Science Program in the College of Science. The core modules are:

• Survey of Forensic Science
• Introduction to Criminalistics
• Forensic Bio-trace
• Forensic Evidence and Ethics
• Forensic Chemistry and Microscopy
• Independent Studies
• Introduction to Criminal Justice

General Education at George Mason University is designed to complement work in a student’s chosen area of study. These classes serve as a means of discovery for students, providing a foundation for learning, connecting to potential new areas of interest and building tools for success in whatever field a student pursues. Learning outcomes are guided by the qualities every student should develop as they move toward graduating with a George Mason degree. Through a combination of courses, the general education program helps students to become:Students who have a love of and capacity for learning. Their understanding of fundamental principles in a variety of disciplines, and their mastery of quantitative and communication tools, enables them to think creatively and productively. They are inquisitive, open-minded, capable, informed, and able to integrate diverse bodies of knowledge and perspectives.Students who are able to discover and understand natural, physical, and social phenomena; who can articulate their application to real world challenges; and who approach problem-solving from various vantage points. They can demonstrate capability for inquiry, reason, and imagination and see connections in historical, literary and artistic fields.

Marymount is the first Washington, DC, area university to offer the Master of Arts in Forensic and Legal Psychology. And you can capitalize on the University’s alliances and proximity to key agencies important to study in this field – organizations such as the FBI (Including the NCAVC), NCIS, ATF, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. MU integrates the resources of such agencies through site visits, courtroom observations, field research, internships, and distinguished speakers.

The discipline of forensic and legal psychology is concerned with the application of psychological knowledge to the legal system. Marymount’s Forensic and Legal Psychology program is interdisciplinary and combines study in sociology, criminal justice, policy, and law, in addition to the many subfields of psychology. It addresses questions of value, such as how best to achieve fairness and justice in the American adversarial legal system, as well as empirical issues such as the origins of criminal behavior, problems with eyewitness testimony, evaluation of threats against public figures, personalities of political leaders, the origins of terrorism, evaluation and treatment of offenders, and the effectiveness of trial consultation. Each course incorporates an ethics component to encourage you to grapple with the extremely complicated issues involved in a career in forensic and legal psychology. The core modules are:

• Bases of Psychopathology
• Research Methods
• Statistics
• Legal and Investigative Psychology
• Issues in the American Legal System
• Death Penalty and Its Mitigation
• Wrongful Convictions: Case Analysis
• Field Experience in Criminal Court
• Psychology, Social Policy and Law
• Psychology of Criminal Behavior
• Psychology of Sexual Violence and Exploitation
• Victims of Interpersonal Violence
• Forensic Assessment

Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate men and women who make the study of psychology one of their main interests and who meet the academic qualifications. The Psychology Club broadens the student body’s awareness of psychology and mental health issues through community service, outreach, and various activities. Meetings are publicized on campus and membership is open to the entire student body.

In addition to the M.S. in Forensic Science general admission requirements, applicants to the forensic biology track should have a minimum of nine semester credits or equivalent of upper-level course work in the biological or biochemical sciences. This may include, but is not limited to, courses in cell biology, general biochemistry, genetics and/or molecular biology. The core modules are:

• Scientific Crime Scene Investigation
• Advanced Forensic DNA Analysis
• Population Genetics

• Forensic Evidence and Criminal Procedure
• Instrumentation in Forensic Chemistry
• Forensic Microscopy
• Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis
• Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis Laboratory
• Professional Practices and Expert Testimony
• Directed Research in Forensic Science

VCU enrolls more than 31,000 students in 222 degree and certificate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-seven of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCU’s 13 schools and one college. VCU has a full-time instructional faculty of more than 2,100 who are nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in the arts, business, education, engineering, the humanities, the life sciences, social work and all the health care professions. With more than 20,000 employees, VCU and the VCU Health System also have a significant impact on Central Virginia’s economy.VCU and the VCU Health System have been honored with prestigious national and international recognition for top-quality graduate, professional and medical-care programs, reflecting a commitment to be among America’s top research universities focused on student learning.

The following requirements are in addition to those described for graduate programs in the School of Graduate Studies and the College of Humanities and Sciences. Students must complete a minimum of 42 graduate semester credits as outlined in the accompanying list of core and track requirements, including electives. Maintenance of an ongoing, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required while enrolled. Courses below the 500 level will not count toward degree requirements. Receipt of a grade of C in two or more courses will constitute an automatic dismissal from the graduate program in forensic science. Receipt of a grade of D or lower in any one course will constitute an automatic dismissal from the graduate program in forensic science. Continuous, full-time enrollment in the graduate program is required. Interruption in continuous enrollment or full-time status for any reason without a leave of absence approved by the Forensic Science Graduate Committee will require that students reapply to the program. Request for credit for graduate course work taken at other institutions must be submitted to the director of graduate studies in forensic science and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Forensic Science Graduate Committee. If course work deficiencies are identified, students may be required to take additional foundational courses beyond those listed below. These will not count toward the 42 required credits.

In addition to the M.S. in Forensic Science general admission requirements, applicants to the forensic chemistry/drugs and toxicology track should have a minimum of nine semester credits or equivalent of upper-level chemistry or biochemistry course work. This may include, but is not limited to, courses in physical chemistry, instrumental analysis, quantitative analysis, pharmacology and/or general biochemistry. The core modules are:

• Forensic Toxicology
• Forensic Medicine
• Scientific Crime Scene Investigation
• Advanced Drug Analysis

• Forensic Evidence and Criminal Procedure
• Instrumentation in Forensic Chemistry
• Forensic Microscopy
• Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis
• Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis Laboratory
• Professional Practices and Expert Testimony
• Directed Research in Forensic Science

VCU enrolls more than 31,000 students in 222 degree and certificate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-seven of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCU’s 13 schools and one college. VCU has a full-time instructional faculty of more than 2,100 who are nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in the arts, business, education, engineering, the humanities, the life sciences, social work and all the health care professions. With more than 20,000 employees, VCU and the VCU Health System also have a significant impact on Central Virginia’s economy.VCU and the VCU Health System have been honored with prestigious national and international recognition for top-quality graduate, professional and medical-care programs, reflecting a commitment to be among America’s top research universities focused on student learning.

The following requirements are in addition to those described for graduate programs in the School of Graduate Studies and the College of Humanities and Sciences. Students must complete a minimum of 42 graduate semester credits as outlined in the accompanying list of core and track requirements, including electives. Maintenance of an ongoing, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required while enrolled. Courses below the 500 level will not count toward degree requirements. Receipt of a grade of C in two or more courses will constitute an automatic dismissal from the graduate program in forensic science. Receipt of a grade of D or lower in any one course will constitute an automatic dismissal from the graduate program in forensic science. Continuous, full-time enrollment in the graduate program is required. Interruption in continuous enrollment or full-time status for any reason without a leave of absence approved by the Forensic Science Graduate Committee will require that students reapply to the program. Request for credit for graduate course work taken at other institutions must be submitted to the director of graduate studies in forensic science and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Forensic Science Graduate Committee. If course work deficiencies are identified, students may be required to take additional foundational courses beyond those listed below. These will not count toward the 42 required credits.

In addition to the M.S. in Forensic Science general admission requirements, applicants to the forensic chemistry/trace track should have a minimum of nine semester credits or equivalent of upper-level chemistry course work. This may include, but is not limited to, courses in physical chemistry, instrumental analysis, quantitative analysis and/or inorganic chemistry. The core modules are:

• Crime Scene Investigation
• Analysis of Fire Debris and Explosives
• Forensic Analysis of Paints and Polymers
• Forensic Evidence and Criminal Procedure
• Instrumentation in Forensic Chemistry
• Forensic Microscopy
• Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis
• Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis Laboratory
• Professional Practices and Expert Testimony
• Directed Research in Forensic Science

VCU enrolls more than 31,000 students in 222 degree and certificate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-seven of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCU’s 13 schools and one college. VCU has a full-time instructional faculty of more than 2,100 who are nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in the arts, business, education, engineering, the humanities, the life sciences, social work and all the health care professions. With more than 20,000 employees, VCU and the VCU Health System also have a significant impact on Central Virginia’s economy.VCU and the VCU Health System have been honored with prestigious national and international recognition for top-quality graduate, professional and medical-care programs, reflecting a commitment to be among America’s top research universities focused on student learning.

The following requirements are in addition to those described for graduate programs in the School of Graduate Studies and the College of Humanities and Sciences. Students must complete a minimum of 42 graduate semester credits as outlined in the accompanying list of core and track requirements, including electives. Maintenance of an ongoing, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required while enrolled. Courses below the 500 level will not count toward degree requirements. Receipt of a grade of C in two or more courses will constitute an automatic dismissal from the graduate program in forensic science. Receipt of a grade of D or lower in any one course will constitute an automatic dismissal from the graduate program in forensic science. Continuous, full-time enrollment in the graduate program is required. Interruption in continuous enrollment or full-time status for any reason without a leave of absence approved by the Forensic Science Graduate Committee will require that students reapply to the program. Request for credit for graduate course work taken at other institutions must be submitted to the director of graduate studies in forensic science and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Forensic Science Graduate Committee. If course work deficiencies are identified, students may be required to take additional foundational courses beyond those listed below. These will not count toward the 42 required credits.

In addition to the M.S. in Forensic Science general admission requirements, applicants to the forensic physical evidence track should have a minimum of nine semester credits or equivalent of upper-level science course work. This may include, but is not limited to, courses in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics or biochemistry. The core modules are:

• Scientific Crime Scene Investigation
• Analysis of Pattern Evidence
• Firearm and Toolmark Identification
• Forensic Evidence and Criminal Procedure
• Instrumentation in Forensic Chemistry
• Forensic Microscopy
• Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis
• Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis Laboratory
• Professional Practices and Expert Testimony
• Directed Research in Forensic Science

VCU enrolls more than 31,000 students in 222 degree and certificate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-seven of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCU’s 13 schools and one college. VCU has a full-time instructional faculty of more than 2,100 who are nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in the arts, business, education, engineering, the humanities, the life sciences, social work and all the health care professions. With more than 20,000 employees, VCU and the VCU Health System also have a significant impact on Central Virginia’s economy.VCU and the VCU Health System have been honored with prestigious national and international recognition for top-quality graduate, professional and medical-care programs, reflecting a commitment to be among America’s top research universities focused on student learning.

The following requirements are in addition to those described for graduate programs in the School of Graduate Studies and the College of Humanities and Sciences. Students must complete a minimum of 42 graduate semester credits as outlined in the accompanying list of core and track requirements, including electives. Maintenance of an ongoing, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required while enrolled. Courses below the 500 level will not count toward degree requirements. Receipt of a grade of C in two or more courses will constitute an automatic dismissal from the graduate program in forensic science. Receipt of a grade of D or lower in any one course will constitute an automatic dismissal from the graduate program in forensic science. Continuous, full-time enrollment in the graduate program is required. Interruption in continuous enrollment or full-time status for any reason without a leave of absence approved by the Forensic Science Graduate Committee will require that students reapply to the program. Request for credit for graduate course work taken at other institutions must be submitted to the director of graduate studies in forensic science and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Forensic Science Graduate Committee. If course work deficiencies are identified, students may be required to take additional foundational courses beyond those listed below. These will not count toward the 42 required credits.

The interdisciplinary MS program in Forensic Science is designed to train students in the technical and legal aspects of the field, and it is especially relevant for the many area professionals holding positions in government and private laboratories specializing in the analytical investigation of criminal and terrorist activities. Graduates will be qualified to work in high-technology forensics laboratories that analyze and interpret a wide variety of evidence and data in support of investigations and prosecutions. The demand for graduates with these skills is especially strong in the Northern VA region, where several new FBI and police forensics labs are being built or expanded.
The 33 credit curriculum outlined below has been designed to meet accreditation standards. Students enrolled in this professional MS program are charged at a differential (premium) tuition rate, and therefore they may not enroll concurrently in any other graduate degree program or certificate program offered by COS, with the exception of the graduate certificate program in Forensics. However students enrolled in academic programs outside COS may enroll in this certificate program concurrently. The core modules are:

• Introduction to Forensic Science
• Basic Crime Analysis
• Forensic Criminal Law
• Forensic Chemistry
• Introduction to Biochemical Forensics
• Forensics Capstone Course
• Forensic Seminar

Students enrolled in this professional MS program are charged at a differential (premium) tuition rate, and therefore they may not enroll concurrently in any other graduate degree program or certificate program offered by COS, with the exception of the graduate certificate program in forensics. However students enrolled in academic programs outside COS may enroll in this certificate program concurrently.Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admission section of this catalog. Applicants to the Forensic Science, MS program should hold a BA or BS degree in a related field from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Applicants should submit the a completed GMU graduate application, three letters of recommendation, two copies of official transcripts from each institution of higher learning attended, a current resume, a Virginia Domicile Classification form, and an official report of TOEFL (foreign nationals only). The MS program in forensic science requires a total of 33 credit hours, comprising traditional 3-credit lecture courses (many with laboratory components), a seminar course, and a research project or thesis. The coursework is divided into forensics core courses and forensics electives. Students must complete 17 credits of core courses and 12 credits of forensic science electives, in addition to a 4 credit research project or thesis.

An important element of the program is the “Forensics Capstone Course,” in which students combine their skills as members of multidisciplinary investigation teams in order to analyze “real world” crime scenes. This course will demonstrate in practice how students combine skills in the scientific/quantitative analysis and legal/anthropological areas to understand the nuances of the evidence presented at an actual crime scene. Waivers of specific course requirements will be considered for students who have taken equivalent courses elsewhere or have substantial practical experience in the subject areas covered by the particular course.