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Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be prepared and competitive for entry-level positions, particularly those on a supervisory track. Students graduating from this program will be prepared to function in an operational forensic laboratory with skills which can be applied in a variety of disciplines within these laboratories. They will have an advanced understanding of the life cycle of evidence and an in-depth knowledge of evidence interpretation. Students will have the necessary understanding of the broad range of evidence types typically encountered in the normal course of duties as forensic scientists. They will be able to apply their skills acquired in method development and validation. The introduction to laboratory management and expectations of forensic laboratories within the criminal justice process will fast track these students into supervisory positions. Students will also be able to define, implement and defend a research topic.