Curriculum
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: 06/13/2022 03:07PM