University of New Haven Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences Forensic Science 300 Boston Post Road West Haven, CT 06516 US   Phone: 1-800-DIAL-UNH Fax: 1-203-932-7137   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Forensic Science/Advanced Investigations; M.S.-Forensic Science/Fire Science; M.S.-Forensic Science/Criminalistics On Campus   Forensic science is a broad, interdisciplinary field in which the natural sciences are employed to analyze and evaluate physical evidence in matters of the law. The interdisciplinary forensic science program has three concentrations: criminalistics, fire science, and advanced investigation. In addition to the M.S. degree programs, professional certificates are offered in all the specialties for those who want certification in a second track or who require only the specialized courses. The criminalistics concentration provides advanced technical background for those wishing to enter the criminalistics field as professional laboratory examiners. The fire science concentration provides advanced training in arson scene investigation, laboratory analysis of arson-related evidence, and related aspects of arson and fire investigation. The advanced investigation concentration provides advanced training in forensic sciences and investigation techniques, and is designed for students interested in applying forensic science to investigations, forensic identification, crime scene processing, and related work.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 800  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 800  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $670  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16065  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Trimester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable