Description
Forensic Investigation Program Description
The Master of Science in Forensic Investigation is designed to prepare students to plan and conduct investigations for business and government agencies. Courses emphasize the gathering and reporting of testimonial and physical evidence and prepare students to conduct investigations by interviewing witnesses, analyzing documents, and synthesizing the results into factually accurate and objective investigative reports and court testimony.
Objectives
Forensic Investigation Program Outcomes
The overall education objective of the program is to prepare students as forensic investigators. The Master of Science in Forensic Investigation degree will provide graduates with the skills necessary for occupations as forensic investigators for business and government agencies.
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Forensic Investigation, graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate the merits of all allegation and prepare an investigative plan, if warranted.
- Conduct effective interviews and interrogations.
- Evaluate documentary and testimonial evidence.
- Synthesize analysis of facts and law into coherent, defensible conclusions.
- Communicate findings, analysis, conclusions and recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing.
Requirements
Required Courses:
| FSCOR 601 | Foundations of Justice | 3 credits |
| FSCOR 604 | Evidence | 3 credits |
| FSCOR 606 | Forensic Journal Research and Review | 3 credits |
| FSINV 600 | Investigative Techniques/Interviewing | 3 credits |
| FSINV 605 | Investigative Techniques/Physical Evidence | 3 credits |
| FSAAC 620 | Forensic Information Technology | 3 credits |
| FSLAW 602 | Criminology | 3 credits |
| FSLAW 662 | Fraud Investigation and Analysis | 3 credits |
| FSLAW 668 | White Collar Crimes | 3 credits |
| FSCI 500 | Survey of Forensic Science | 3 credits |
| FSCOR 702 | Mock Trial Capstone | 6 credits |
Policies
Forensic Investigation Program Policies
The grade of "C" is the lowest acceptable grade, and only one can be awarded during the program. A student may repeat one course in a graduate program one time. Once a student has repeated a course, the student will not be permitted to repeat any other courses. If a student repeats a course, only the latter grade is used in computing the grade point average. However, all courses taken become a part of the student's academic record. Further, a student may withdraw from each graduate course one time only.
A minimum cumulative 3.00 grade point average on all graduate work attempted is required for graduation. Only one grade of "C" may be applied toward the GPA requirement. Degree requirements must be completed within seven years after the first course applied to the degree was completed.
Students are required to take and successfully complete FSCOR 601, Criminal Justice; FSCOR 604, Evidence; and FSCOR 606, Forensic Journal Research and Review, before enrolling in other courses.
Course Descriptions
See FSINV - Forensic Investigation Courses