Overview

Forensic Science, Investigation and Technology from Alliant International University is delivered online asynchronously with optional synchronous sessions. Students are required to participate in two on-site, weekend residencies and successfully complete a research thesis.

Quick Facts:

Through lectures, case studies, simulations, and labs, students receive practical education and training in the principles and ethics of contemporary forensic science techniques, developing the competencies necessary to practice in judicial and administrative proceedings. Graduates of the master’s in forensic investigation program can seek employment as forensic lab professionals, crime analysts, and forensic investigators.

You can choose from one of three concentrations in the MS in Forensic Science Program:

Criminalistics and Technology: Forensic toxicology plays an important role in the criminal justice system. This involves collecting physical evidence such as fingerprints, blood samples, and other trace materials. Students of this concentration gain competency in the technical procedures and methods associated with the collection, preservation, and analysis of DNA, trace/physical, toxicology/pharmacological, and other identification evidence.
Crime Scene and Incident Investigation: This is integral in crime scene investigation. This concentration trains students to engage in common forensic investigations, including those involving violent crime, transportation safety, arson, and identity analysis.
Criminal Investigative Intelligence & Analysis: This forensic science program concentration is designed to prepare students to become crime analysts by learning numerous intelligence tools and techniques, such as geospatial analysis and crime mapping, digital and open-source intelligence, identity analysis, data analytics, and threat assessment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis
Trace Evidence Analysis
Forensic Pharmacology & Toxicology
Identity Analysis Applications
Forensic Pattern Analysis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Applications are reviewed and accepted year-round

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Poway, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

You have earned a Bachelor’s degree and any other qualifying degrees (as needed) from a regionally accredited university (some programs may consider approved nationally accredited universities). A Master’s degree is required for some doctorate level programs.
You possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale unless otherwise stated in the program requirements.
You meet all prerequisite course requirements applicable to your program. Contact your admissions counselor for additional information.

Tuition Fees

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12518 USD / year

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12518 USD / year

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12518 USD / year

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Funding

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