Master of Science in Forensic Science

Candidates are required to complete 42 credits of graduate work over a period of four semesters. Transfer of credit from other institutions may be permitted subject to the Graduate School policy on transfer credit detailed elsewhere in this catalog. Thesis The MS Forensic Science requires students to write a research-based, publication-quality thesis. 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. Required Courses (33 credits) FORS 6614 - Survey of Forensic Science FORS 6617 - Forensic Expert Testimony FORS 6620 - Advanced Criminalistics I FORS 6621 - Advanced Criminalistics Laboratory I FORS 6640 - Advanced Criminalistics II FORS 6641 - Advanced Criminalistics Laboratory II FORS 6653 - Physical Analysis in Forensic Science FORS 6673 - Forensic DNA Analysis FORS 6674 - Forensic DNA Analysis Laboratory FORS 6697 - Thesis I with Seminar FORS 6698 - Thesis II Plus three of the following (nine credits) FORS 6615 - Capillary Electophoresis FORS 6616 - Advanced Crime Scene Investigation FORS 6642 - Wildlife Forensics FORS 6645 - Drug Chemistry and Identification FORS 6652 - Forensic Anthropology FORS 6660 - Forensic Microscopy FORS 6661 - Medicolegal Investigation and Identification FORS 6662 - Forensic Toxicology FORS 6695 - Independent Study Special Topics courses approved by advisor