Overview

With the Forensic Technology programme at the University of New Haven you will complete a minimum of 42 credits of graduate coursework, which includes a required internship or research project designed to fulfill the Master of Science Capstone requirement. Participation in this Capstone requirement allows students to benefit from the strong connections that the University of New Haven has forged with crime scene and death investigation units within local, state, and federal agencies across the country.

Key Facts:

You will study, and receive hands-on practice with, various forms of forensic field technology, including laser scanners, portable and handheld instrumentation, and biometric devices. The utilization of these technologies are critical to modern criminal investigations. Restricted electives offered within the programme allow you to develop specialized knowledge in areas such as bloodstain pattern analysis, firearms evidence, fingerprint analysis, and accident reconstruction.

Who Should Apply to this Programme?

Those with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, investigative services, natural sciences, Anthropology, or any other forensic science-related field
Current law enforcement officers
Novice/beginner Crime Scene Investigators/Technicians
Those with a desire for a career in the crime scene investigation field
Those with a desire for a career in medico-legal death investigations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Crime Scene Investigation

Forensic Expert Testimony

Forensic Photography

Crime Scene Reconstruction

Medicolegal Investigation and Identification

Physical Analysis in Forensic Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Forensic Science Criminology View 87 other Masters in Criminal Law in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Online application

$50 non-refundable application fee

Transcripts (in English) from all colleges or universities attended. Transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes and mailed directly to the admissions office. If official documents are unavailable, unofficial documents can be uploaded through the online application system for initial review only. However, all official documents must be received before the start of classes for the admitted semester.

Two Letters of Recommendation

A Statement of Purpose

A resume or curriculum vitae

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23856 USD / year

≈ 23856 USD / year
Out-of-State

23856 USD / year

≈ 23856 USD / year
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In-State

23856 USD / year

≈ 23856 USD / year

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Per Credit Hour

Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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