Student Learning Outcomes

Forensic Science MS

1.   SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND PRINCIPLES - Apply the scientific foundational principles of forensic science in the criminal justice and national security realms.

2.a RESEARCH AND CRITICAL THINKING - Identify needs for research in forensic science and critique empirical scientific studies as they relate to the reliability, accuracy, and limitations of forensic practices.

2.b RESEARCH AND CRITICAL THINKING - Use a rationale-based approach to evaluate and analyze a situation and/or in problem solving.

3.   ETHICS and QUALITY - Assess and apply ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, and quality assurance protocols and standards in the field of forensic science.

4.   COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION - Effectively communicate scientific principles with objectivity and transparency to stakeholders, including scientists and non-scientists.

5.   PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION - Investigate evidence using various analytical techniques. Apply forensic science principles in research or an internship.

Forensic Science MS (Advanced Track)

1.   SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND PRINCIPLES - Apply the scientific foundational principles of forensic science in the criminal justice and national security realms.

2.a RESEARCH AND CRITICAL THINKING - Identify needs for research in forensic science and critique empirical scientific studies as they relate to the reliability, accuracy, and limitations of forensic practices.

2.b RESEARCH AND CRITICAL THINKING - Use a rationale-based approach to evaluate and analyze a situation and/or in problem solving.

3.   ETHICS and QUALITY - Assess and apply ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, and quality assurance protocols and standards in the field of forensic science.

4.   COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION - Effectively communicate scientific principles with objectivity and transparency to stakeholders, including scientists and non-scientists.

5.   PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION - Investigate evidence using various scientific instrumentation and analytical techniques and interpret the results obtained. Participate fully in a research project, including communicating findings both orally and in written forms.

Forensic Science MS (Nuclear Forensics Track)

Demonstrate safety measures and analysis procedures regarding nuclear materials

Program Requirements

Comments

1. Law courses are open to MS in Forensic Science students by consent of the instructor. Although these courses are usually held once a year (Evidence is offered every semester), the law college cannot guarantee that these courses will be offered every year, but instead offered irregularly on a demand basis within the law school. MS students should also be aware that the law school’s calendar is somewhat different from the rest of the campus and students enrolled in LAW courses will be expected to take exams and complete work based upon the law college’s academic schedule (although the Law College exempts non-law students from the application of their grading curves).