Located in Washington, D.C., The George Washington University offers one of the most respected forensic programs in the nation and is an excellent opportunity for any future forensic scientists interested in working in a federal government or government contractor position. The school offers five disciplines within forensic science: crime scene investigations, forensic chemistry, forensic molecular biology, forensic toxicology, and high technology crime investigation. Currently in the process of accreditation with the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), the school plans to file for accreditation in spring 2010.
The George Washington University
2100 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 242-5758
gwu.edu/~forensic
John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in forensic science, and offers students excellent employment opportunities in one of the world's major cities. John Jay offers bachelor's degrees in forensic psychology and forensic science, with the latter in the conditional accreditation process of AAFS accreditation. On the graduate level, John Jay offers master's degrees in forensic computing, forensic mental health counseling, forensic psychology and forensic science.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)
445 West 59th St.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 237-8863
jjay.cuny.edu/470.php
Located in Albany, New York, near the Catskill Mountains, the University of Albany offers a master's program in forensic biology. Fully accredited by the AAFS, the forensic biology program is for students looking for employment in DNA laboratories and offers training opportunities because the school is next to the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center.
University of Albany (SUNY)
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222
(518) 442-3300
albany.edu/biology/4_bio_fmb-about.shtml
The University of Illinois at Chicago offers one of the nation's top forensic science programs from within the college of pharmacy. The program offers a master's degree in forensic science and is in the process of receiving AAFS accreditation. The University of Illinois at Chicago has partnered with the Illinois State Police to offer a residency program for selected master's program students. The program allows students to an opportunity to train in criminalistics, drug chemistry and toxicology, opening potential employment opportunities at the conclusion of the degree program.
University of Illinois at Chicago
PO Box 5220
Chicago, Illinois 60680
(312) 996-4350
uic.edu/pharmacy/depts/Forensic_Science/index.php
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the University of New Haven offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in forensic science. Fully accredited by the AAFS, the bachelor's of forensic science degree offered by the university is complemented by a master's degree in forensic science, which offers three concentrations: criminalistics, fire science and advanced investigation. Students are also given the opportunity to apply for professional certificates in any of the three concentrations.
University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(800) 342-5864
newhaven.edu/5923