Degree Requirements

Core Curriculum (24 hours):

• CJL 6621 Criminal Evidence and Courtroom Testimony (3)
• CJE 6629 Master's Integrative Project (6)
• CCJ 6707 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (3)

One of the following:

• ANG 6747 Human Identity Practicum (6)
• CCJ 6940 Crime Scene Investigation Practicum (6)
• CCJ 6941 Forensic Behavioral Analysis Practicum (6)

One of the following:

• ANG 6749 Independent Research in Human Identity Analysis (6)
• CCJ 6770 Independent Research in Criminalistics (6)
• CCJ 6912 Independent Research in Forensic Behavioral Analysis (6)

Concentrations – Required Courses

Forensic Behavioral Analyst (12 hours)

• CCJ 6711 Classical Theory & Current Research in Violent Behavior (3)
• PSB 6244 Neurobiological Bases of Behavior (3)
• CCJ 6606 Social Constructs of Crime (3)
• CCJ 6709 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (3)

Death Investigator (9 hours)

• CJE 6645 Medicolegal Death Investigation I (3)
• CJE 6646 Medicolegal Death Investigation II (3)
• CJE 6622 Crime Scene and Laboratory Management (3)

Elective Coursework (6-9 hours):

6-9 credit hours of electives are required. They may be from the non-selected concentration, CCJ 6930 – Special Topics in Criminal Forensic Studies, and courses outside of the Criminal Forensic Studies program, on a case-by-case basis, with prior approval of the student's MS faculty advisor. Students will be encouraged to enroll in courses from the other concentration of the MS in Criminal Forensic Studies program to increase their breadth of knowledge and relevant Masters level courses from the other University Colleges. Students are not permitted to enrollin additional sections of Practicum, Independent Research, or Integrative Project.