National University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.F.S.-Forensic Science

Format: Online

Program Description:

The Master of Forensic Sciences is a specialized professional degree designed for law enforcement, lab personnel, attorneys, investigators, and other professionals who are seeking to upgrade their existing skills. It is also useful for those who want to enter these professions at the municipal, county, state, or federal levels. The field of forensics focuses on the application of scientific methods to the resolution of legal problems. The degree is designed for generalists in forensic sciences with core courses ranging from major case investigation, criminalistics, crime scene photography, forensic anatomy and physiology, medicolegal death investigation, psychology, anthropology, questioned documents, laboratory and field exercises, and criminal profiling.The program also includes scientific writing and forensic related research. The program culminates in a supervised master's research project directed by full-time faculty and a committee of associate and core adjunct faculty selected by students from their program. Graduates of the program are professionally prepared to meet thescientific and practical demands of the forensic profession as it interfaces with the law enforcement community at all levels.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Fringe Rural Area

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999