The University of Central Florida, located in Orlando, offers two tracks in forensic science, an analysis track and biochemistry track. Coursework has a heavy emphasis on chemistry and organic lab techniques. Further, students take forensic science classes such as microscopy, forensic crime and scene investigations. Students need a 2.5 grade point average in core classwork and 124 semester hours to graduate. Financial aid and scholarships are available. The school offers a rich student life with a number of social clubs and activities.
Students can pursue a criminal justice degree and minor in forensic science at Loyola Unversity in New Orleans. Just 21 credits are needed to graduate from the program and courses include crime scene, crime labs and controlled substances. Social science classes are also required and students are provided the skills to conduct original research. Loyola University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit University with 4,982 students. The schools offers financial aid and scholorships.
The University of Mississippi in Oxford offers a B.S. degree in forensic chemistry; its program is ranked in the top five forensic programs in the U.S. and is accredited by the American Society of Forensic Science. The program is part of the chemistry and biochemistry division in the College of Liberal Arts. There is a low student-to-faculty ratio and teachers take a multi-disciplinary approach. The school is well known for its academics and sports programs, and it offers financial aid and scholarships.
Colorado Technical University offers a B.S. degree in criminal justice with a concentration in forensic investigation. The program teaches the fundamental areas of criminal justice, court systems, law enforcement and the science of investigation. Coursework includes Advanced Crime Scene Investigations; Bones, Bugs and Teeth; and Introduction to Ridgology. Along with academic work, the program offers lab practicum experience, and it's offered on the Denver, Kansas and Sioux Falls campuses. Colorado Technical University offers students emerging technologies to keep them connected to current trends.