Master of Science in Forensic Science (M.S.F.S.)

Note

 The Common Core of 10 hrs integrates disciplines so that students will develop an overview of and some familiarity with all of the emphasis areas that may have to be pieced together during the investigation of a case. Please note, students in some Emphasis Options, Chemistry, for example, will not take the 2 cr. hr. Overview in Forensic Chemistry course. Students should check with advisors in their Emphasis Options for up to date requirements.

Biology Emphasis (11 Credits)

Chemistry Emphasis (11 Credits)

Computer Science Information Systems Emphasis (11-12 Credits)

• MSFS 6250 - Digital Forensics 3 credits
• MSFS 6450 - Network & Internet Forensics 3 credits

Criminal Justice Emphasis (11-12 Credits)

• CJ 6110 - Crime Scene Techniques 3 credits
• CJ 6220 - Serial & Mass Murder Investigations 3 credits
• CJ 6320 - Surveillance & Intelligence in the Criminal Investigations 3 credits
• MSFS 6140 - Forensic Firearms Examination 2 credits
• MSFS 6145 - Forensic Firearms Exam Lab 1 credits

Forensic Science Internship/Thesis/Project (6 Credits)

• MSFS 6890 - MSFS Internship 1 to 6 credits
• MSFS 6892 - MSFS Professional Project 1 to 6 credits
• MSFS 6900 - Thesis 2 to 6 credits

Psychology Emphasis (11 credits)

• PSY 6100 - Principles of Graduate Research 3 credits
• PSY 6120 - Legal Psychology 3 credits
• PSY 6220 - Psychology of Criminal Behavior 3 credits
• PSY 6830 - Readings in Forensic Psychology 1 to 3 credits