As a division within the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services, Youngstown State University's Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences offers a forensic science major with a Bachelor of Science in applied science. The program is Ohio's only AAFS-accredited undergraduate degree specifically in forensic science. In addition to classroom study, Youngstown State University notes that forensic science skills are learned on the job. To encourage on-the-job training, the university requires all forensic science students to complete an internship at a forensic science laboratory prior to earning a degree.
Youngstown State University
Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555
330-941-3279
bchhs.ysu.edu/dcj/cj_bsas_forensic.shtml
Ohio University offers forensic programs on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Specifically, Ohio University's forensic programs focus on the specialty of forensic chemistry. At the undergraduate level, students select between career tracks for trace evidence or DNA analysis. Students who choose the DNA analyst track frequently complete a minor in biological sciences in addition to their forensic chemistry major. At the graduate level, Ohio University offers a Ph.D. in chemistry with a forensics concentration.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Clippinger Laboratories
Athens, OH 45701-2979
740-593-1737
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Graduate College
Ohio University
2nd Floor, Room 220
Research and Technology Center
Athens, OH 45701-2979
740-593-2800
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Carnegie Career College offers the only associate's degree program in forensic science in Ohio--an Associate of Applied Science degree in forensic science and administration. The associate's degree emphasizes crime scene investigation and the skills necessary to serve as a field agent. While bachelor's and master's degree programs typically lead to laboratory analyst jobs, the associate's degree may lead to a career in law enforcement, criminal justice or private investigation.
Carnegie Career College
Main Campus
1292 E. Waterloo Road
Mogadore, OH 44260
330-628-1532
carnegieinstitute.net
Canton Campus
2307 Cleveland Ave.
Canton, OH 44709
330-417-3154
carnegieinstitute.net