Students attending Albany State University have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in forensic science. The program, part of the School of Criminal Justice, provides students with an education in forensic science concentrating on the criminal justice field. Course options include both classroom and laboratory training, with focus on the fields of criminal justice, criminalistics, investigation and identification, criminal evidence, court procedures, fingerprint technology, forensic science and ballistics training. Students may also participate in internships to obtain real-world experience.
As of the 2010 academic year, students can expect tuition costs of $113 per semester hour. Financial aid options are available for students who qualify.
Albany State University
504 College Drive
Albany, GA 31705
229-430-4864
potentialrealized.org
The Forensic and Biometric Gateway at West Virginia University offers prospective students the opportunity to specialize in a specific field of crime scene investigation and to become an expert in that field. Students may pursue a Bachelor of Arts in criminology and investigations, taking courses such as the social foundations of law, the operations of the criminal justice system and the investigation of evidence. Students looking to specialize in the science of crime scene investigation may pursue a Bachelor of Science in forensic and investigative science, with courses including fingerprint technology, forensic photography, DNA analysis, evidence gathering and the criminal justice system. Internships and continuing education certificates are also available.
Tuition costs at West Virginia University are approximately $5,500 per year for the 2010-2011 academic year. The school offers a number of financial aid opportunities to assist in paying for classes.
West Virginia University
1600 University Ave.
Morgantown, WV 26506-6121
304-293-3169
wvu.edu
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology offered by Metropolitan State College of Denver gives students the legal and technical training to pursue a career as a crime scene technician. Students participate in courses including research methods, the criminal justice system, criminal law, constitutional issues, evidence gathering, criminological theories and ethics for the criminal justice professional. Students may also apply up to six semester hours of internship credits earned towards their degree program.
Tuition costs are provided by Metropolitan State College of Denver upon request. The school offers a variety of financial aid opportunities for students to choose from.
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Department of Chemistry
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
303-556-2855
mscd.edu