Overview
Key facts
This Forensics Postgrad.Cert. program at George Mason University may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.
Forensics refers to the application of scientific methodologies to the analysis of crime scenes, the collection of evidence, and the laboratory analysis of that evidence in support of criminal investigations. Related legal aspects are also considered as part of a comprehensive approach to forensics.
At the time of completion, depending on the concentration, students will be able to understand the basic principles of forensics and perform a general crime scene analysis. Available concentrations include: Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Biometric Identity Analysis, and General Forensic Science; curriculum requirements for each concentration are listed in the Requirements tab.
This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Advanced Crime Scene Analysis
- Forensic Photography
- Law and Forensic Science
- Issues in Forensic Anthropology
- Medicolegal Death Investigation and Pathology
- Capstone - Moot Court Expert Testimony
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants to the general forensics concentration should hold a BA or BS degree from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
- To apply, prospective students should submit a completed George Mason University Admissions Application, two copies of official transcripts from all institutions attended, and a current résumé. TOEFL scores are required of all international applicants who do not hold at least a bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or international equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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In-State
12402 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 689 USD per credit
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