Criminal Forensics Studies (M.S.)

Program Requirements for 2009-2010 Catalog Year

Required Courses in the Major Core (12 hrs)
- CCJ 6707 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (3)
- CJE 6629 Master's Integrative Project (6)
- CJL 6621 Criminal Evidence and Courtroom Testimony (3)

Electives in the Major (12 hrs)

Select 6 hours from the following:
- CCJ 6940 Crime Scene Investigation Practicum (6)
- CCJ 6941 Forensic Behavioral Analysis Practicum (6)
- CJE 6748 Human Identity Practicum (6)
Select 6 hours from the following
- CCJ 6770 Independent Research in Criminalistics (6)
- CCJ 6912 Independent Research in Forensic Behavioral Analysis (6)
- CJE 6749 Independent Research in Human Identity Analysis (6)

Concentration Requirements (18 hrs)

Select one of the following concentrations:
1. Forensic Behavioral Analyst Concentration
  - CCJ 6606 Social Constructs of Crime (3)
  - CCJ 6709 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (3)
  - CCJ 6711 Classical Theory & Current Research in Violent Behavior (3)
  - PSB 6244 Neurobiological Bases of Behavior (3)
  - Plus 6 hours of electives from the following:*
    - The non-selected concentration.
    - CCJ 6930 Special Topics in Criminal Forensic Studies.
    - Courses outside of the Criminal Forensic Studies program, on a case-by-case basis, with prior approval of the faculty advisor.
2. Death Investigator Concentration
  - CJE 6622 Crime Scene & Laboratory Mgmt. (3)
  - CJE 6645 Medicolegal Death Investigation I (3)
  - CJE 6646 Medicolegal Death Investigation II (3)
  - Plus 9 hours of electives from the following:*
    - The non-selected concentration.
    - CCJ 6930 Special Topics in Criminal Forensic Studies.
    - Courses outside of the Criminal Forensic Studies program, on a case-by-case basis, with prior approval of the faculty advisor.

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED: 42 HRS