Ranked among the top five forensics colleges by the American Academy of Forensic Scientists, Ole Miss offers a Bachelor of Science degree in forensic chemistry. The program is a good choice if you plan to work in law enforcement and criminal investigation. You will learn to use analytic chemistry to identify and quantify crime scene evidence.
UCF has a bachelor's program in forensic chemistry and a master's program in forensic science with a strong focus on biochemistry-DNA analysis. The master's degree in digital forensics teaches you how to analyze computers and other digital media for unauthorized or illegal activity, especially in cases involving fraud, child pornography, extortion, terrorism, money laundering, identity theft, forgery and cyberstalking.
Offering a bachelor's degree in forensic chemistry, students must complete a six-week internship in a crime laboratory. The school also offers an online degree in forensic science administration. The degree is an option is you would like to manage a lab or head up a crime scene investigation team.
The bachelor's degree in forensic science can lead to jobs as either an evidence technician, who gathers and handles crime scene evidence, or an evidence analyst, who works in a lab to examine and evaluate evidence. Courses include abnormal psychology, chemistry, biology, forensic anthropology and evidence analysis.
This forensics department has its students work in conjunction with the Baltimore Police Department, where they get hands-on training as well as a head start on the graduates of many other programs. The two bachelor's degrees offered are in forensic science and police science, stressing crime scene investigation. Classes include forensic photography, handling of trace evidence, forensic documentation and ethical conduct.