The following institutions have AAFS accreditation and offer Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in forensic science: Albany State, the University of Albany-SUNY, Cedar Crest College, Eastern Kentucky University, Florida International University, Indiana University Purdue, Marshall University in West Virginia, Metropolitan State College of Denver, University of Mississippi, University of New Haven, University of North Texas, Ohio University, Pennsylvania State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Westchester University and West Virginia University.
Schools that boast AAFS accreditation for graduate programs and award Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in forensic science are the University of Alabama at Birmingham, University at Albany-SUNY, Arcadia University, Boston University, the University of California at Davis, Duquesne University, Florida International University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Michigan State University, Oklahoma State University, Sam Houston State University and Virginia Commonwealth University.
The Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) is designed to certify quality education in the field of forensic science by carefully evaluating application documents submitted by college and graduate programs that meet the criteria. The Commission helps develop and monitor professional standards for the chosen educational programs within its network of institutions. Prospective Commissioners who apply for a vacant position must be dues-paying members of the AAFS before being considered.
Any student hoping to find a career in the forensic sciences following his academic studies should earn an undergraduate degree in natural or forensic science. Advanced degrees are recommended, in addition to courses in English composition and units that focus on research. AAFS-accredited schools provide special resources and support to academics wishing to work as professional scientists and investigators. These distinguished individuals often go on to serve the judicial system as expert witnesses.