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Master of Forensic Science

Nebraska Wesleyan University offers a 42-credit-hour forensic science program through which graduate students may earn a Master of Forensic Science (MFS). The first year curriculum focuses on giving graduate students a broad-based knowledge of the forensic sciences. Over the next summer, they complete a two-week internship with a medical examiner or coroner.

During the second year, students choose between two tracks of specialization. They also participate in a yearlong crime scene investigation that counts for two credits. The last class for most students is “Forensic Science 599”. This course involves research and internship work relevant to students’ individual interests and concentrations.

For most students, the program takes two and a half years to complete.

Investigative Science Track

The investigative science track provides coursework in:

  • crime scene investigation
  • death investigation
  • forensic science methods
  • human remains location and recovery
  • fingerprint comparison
  • document analysis.

Behavioral Science Track

The behavioral science track provides coursework in: 

  • crime scene investigation
  • death investigation
  • forensic science methods
  • criminal investigative analysis.

Departments/Programs:

 

Master of Forensic Science
Core Courses 16 hrs.
FORSC-505 FORSC-505
FORSC-506 FORSC-506
FORSC-507 FORSC-507
FORSC-508 FORSC-508
FORSC-509 FORSC-509
FORSC-597 FORSC-597
Forensic Science Specialty Area Courses
Behavioral Science Courses 27 hrs.
FORSC-515 FORSC-515
FORSC-516 FORSC-516
FORSC-530 FORSC-530
FORSC-532 FORSC-532
FORSC-533 FORSC-533
FORSC-534 FORSC-534
FORSC-599 FORSC-599
Investigative Science 24 hrs.
FORSC-515 FORSC-515
FORSC-516 FORSC-516
FORSC-522 FORSC-522
FORSC-523 FORSC-523
FORSC-524 FORSC-524
FORSC-521
FORSC-521
FORSC-599 FORSC-599
2 credits required for MFS
Elective Seminars
590 Ballistics: Trajectory Analysis 1 hr.
FORSC-579
FORSC-579
FORSC-574 FORSC-574
FORSC-577 FORSC-577
FORSC 590 Crime Scene Imaging 1 hr.
FORSC 590 Trace and DNA Evidence: Recognition, Collection & Analysis
FORSC 590 Fire Scene Investigations
1 hr.
1 hr.