Virginia Commonwealth University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. - Criminal Justice - Forensic Science Concentration

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Forensic Science option offers broad exposure to: drug analysis, DNA analysis, trace evidence, criminalistics and legal issues. A strong emphasis on lab courses provides students with significant laboratory work prior to graduation. Required lab courses are taught at the Virginia Division of Forensic Science Lab. The Forensic Science option requires 36 credit hours of course work including 21 credit hours from core courses and 15 credit hours from approved electives.

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges & Schools

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above