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
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.
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.
Requirements
Required Courses:
| FSAAC 620 | Forensic Information Technology | 3 credits |
| FSCI 500 | Survey of Forensic Science | 3 credits |
| FSCOR 601 | Foundations of Justice | 3 credits |
| FSCOR 603 | Litigation Theory and Practice | 3 credits |
| FSCOR 606 | Forensic Research and Writing | 3 credits |
| FSCOR 720 | Forensic Studies Capstone | 3 credits |
| FSINV 600 | Investigative Techniques/Interviewing | 3 credits |
| FSINV 605 | Investigative Techniques/Physical Evidence | 3 credits |
| FSLAW 602 | Criminology | 3 credits |
| FSLAW 662 | Fraud Investigation and Analysis | 3 credits |
| FSLAW 668 | White Collar Crimes | 3 credits |
| FSCI or FS Elective | Forensic Science or Forensic Studies Elective | 3 credits |
Certificate Option
Forensic Investigation
Course Descriptions
See FSINV - Forensic Investigation Courses