Forensic Science

Overview

The Forensic Science PSM degree from Arizona State University prepares current forensic science laboratory workers for career advancement in criminal science management and research. Step up your career in crime science in this online masters forensic science degree by earning greater educational depth and breadth in the forensic sciences with the development of new competencies related to laboratory supervision. Learn to work with regulatory bodies that provide the framework for oversight in forensic laboratories, consistent with the guiding principles of the National Professional Science Masters Association.

This online master’s in forensic science offers you the opportunity to advance your skills in forensic laboratory science with forensic courses in toxicology, botany, entomology, forensic science and government and forensic DNA. Simultaneously, courses in this online program will give you the chance to master forensic science ethics as well as your leadership abilities in the forensic science lab, and utilize all your skills and existing experience in a culminating applied project at the end of the online program.

This program is designed specifically with working forensic science laboratory professionals in mind, so that the online format, as well as at-home science curriculum, will complement your current schedule and skills.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Professional Science in forensic science degree opens the door to a wide variety of careers. The field of forensic psychology offers many career options, including consulting on public policy and working within the criminal justice system. Many forensic psychologists will work in the court system in order to help lawyers, judges and juries better understand the motivations behind criminal behavior. Some graduates choose this path to advocate on behalf of underserved populations, including African-Americans, Latinos, those from lower-economic areas, children or those with mental illness.

Career examples include:

• correctional counselor
• crime analyst
• forensic research psychologist
• forensic social worker
• investigative journalist
• jail supervisor
• jury consultant
• police consultant
• probation officer
• victim advocate