Curriculum Fall 2022- Summer 2024

Curriculum For Incoming Fall 2022 Students and Beyond

A total of 33 credit hours for Plan II, or 34 credit hours for Plan I, of coursework at the graduate level are required.

 
Core Coursework (28 Credit Hours)
  • FSCI 5100             Principles of Crime Scene Investigation (3)
  • FSCI 5230            Forensic Biology (3)   
  • FSCI 5300            Pharmacology/Toxicology of Drug Addiction (3)
  • FSCI 5400            Professional Responsibility- Interface of Law, Science, & Ethics in Forensic Science (3)
  • FSCI 6100             Microscopy, Materials Analysis, & Pattern Evidence (4)
  • FSCI 6200            Forensic DNA Analysis (4)
  • FSCI 6300            Forensic Applications of Analytical Chemistry & Instrumental Methods of Analysis (4)
  • FSCI 6700            Forensic Laboratory Management (3)
  • FSCI 6800            Seminar in Forensic Science (1)
Laboratory Courses (Choose One- 2 Credit Hours)
  • FSCI 6510             Forensic Chemistry Lab & Moot Court (2)
  • FSCI 6520            Forensic Biology Lab & Moot Court (2)
Elective Courses (Not Required for MSFS)
  • BIOL 5010*          Molecular Biology (3)
  • BIOL 3500*         General Genetics (4) - Undergraduate Level
  • BIOL 6210*          Molecular Genetics I (3)
  • CHEM 5450*       General Biochemistry (3)
  • BIOL 6030*         Advanced Biostatistics (3)
  • STAT 5080*         Experimental Design (3)
  • STAT 6010*         Statistics for Managerial Decision (3)
  • Other courses as approved by Graduate Coordinator
*Coursework required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation at the undergraduate or graduate level for DNA analysts, credits do not count toward MSFS.
 

Two Plans for Degree Completion (3- Up to 6 Credit Hours)

Plan I: Thesis Option

  • FSCI 6790^          Research Proposal Writing (1)
  • FSCI 6990            Thesis Research (3)
^Successful completion of course required prior to registration for Thesis Research (FSCI 6990)
 
OR
 
Plan II: Research Project
 
  • FSCI 6910             Directed Research (3)

Note: The Master of Science in Forensic Science plan typically requires two full years including one summer semester.

 

Updated: 06/12/2024 12:13PM