Forensic Investigation

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:

  1. Evaluate the merits of all allegation and prepare an investigative plan, if warranted.
  2. Conduct effective interviews and interrogations.
  3. Evaluate documentary and testimonial evidence.
  4. Synthesize analysis of facts and law into coherent, defensible conclusions.
  5. 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 620Forensic Information Technology

3 credits

FSCI 500Survey of Forensic Science

3 credits

FSCOR 601Foundations of Justice

3 credits

FSCOR 603Litigation Theory and Practice

3 credits

FSCOR 606Forensic Research and Writing

3 credits

FSCOR 720Forensic Studies Capstone

3 credits

FSINV 600Investigative Techniques/Interviewing

3 credits

FSINV 605Investigative Techniques/Physical Evidence

3 credits

FSLAW 602Criminology

3 credits

FSLAW 662Fraud Investigation and Analysis

3 credits

FSLAW 668White 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