Forensic Science

Overview

Key facts

• With the increasing introduction of scientific evidence into court testimony and the demand for standardized educational programs, MUFSP satisfies federal and state standards and guidelines to enable its graduates to enter this fascinating field well equipped to respond to future challenges.

• On-site research and service forensic laboratories at the Marshall University Forensic Science Center (MUFSC) provide students with opportunities to participate in inner workings of a forensic laboratory. These include accredited laboratories providing CODIS data basing, parentage testing, and DNA casework, as well as forensic chemistry, digital forensics, and microscopy/comparative sciences. Off-site internships are also available.
• The program includes a five-semester core curriculum with both thesis and non-thesis options. In addition to this strong, broad-based core curriculum, four areas of emphasis are offered that allow students to obtain additional in-depth education and training. Students may select any combination of the emphases, up to 4, which may be completed in the standard five semester program. These areas of emphasis include Crime Scene Investigation, Digital Forensics, DNA Analysis, and Forensic Chemistry.

Accreditation

The FEPAC-accredited Forensic Science Graduate Program at Marshall University is a two-year academic program leading to a Master of Science in Forensic Science (MSFS).