In the forensic science program at Albany State University, students can earn either a Bachelor's or Master of Science degree in criminal justice. The program is accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Science's (AAFS) Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission. Students prepare for professional employment in the criminal justice and forensic science system by working closely with the Albany Police Department and Doctors Laboratory Inc. in Valdosta. Students have access to a computer lab, a mock courtroom and forensic laboratories on campus.
For those who want to fit a Bachelor of Science criminal justice degree into their work schedule, American InterContinental University in Atlanta offers an online program with a concentration in forensic science. This program teaches the core subjects with a concentration in handling physical evidence, documenting crime scenes, forensic psychology, death scene investigations and cybercrimes. Students use research, report writing, oral presentations and interactive teamwork to complete a special project. The school is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association which was recognized in the 2009 Computerworld Honors Program.
South University in Savannah is a four-year university where students can earn an associate, bachelor's or master's degree in criminal justice with a focus on crime scene investigation. According to the university's website, its bachelor's program helps students "develop real-world knowledge of the criminal justice system." Its master's program in criminal justice can be taken online. South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega has a criminal justice program that offers a bachelor's degree with a criminal forensics concentration. Coursework includes criminal forensics, drug identification and investigation, death investigation, criminal investigation, evidence and criminal typologies.
Clayton State University in Morrow has a forensic program where students learn crime scene analysis and forensic science. This introduces criminal justice majors minoring in forensic studies to the basic principles of conducting homicide and death investigations. The students learn how to manage and prioritize a crime scene and collect evidence. They also develop an understanding of forensic reports and work with the crime lab. The course gives additional focus on wound recognition and helps the student understand causes of death and recognize the changes of a body after death through decomposition.