Forensic Investigation Concentration
The Forensic Investigation Concentration is designed for students who have a social science background (i.e., anthropology, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, criminology) and intend to work in a non-laboratory setting. Note: This concentration requires the completion of a formal thesis OR a formal internship and comprehensive exam. Internships and the beginning of data collection typically occur during the summer between the first and second years of the program and may require the student to remain in Lubbock or travel to the internship or data collection location.
Sample Course Schedule
Year 1
Fall Semester Schedule
COURSE NUMBER
FSCI 5308
FSCI 5251
ENTX 5353
COURSE NAME
Fundamentals of Forensic Science
Serial Crime
Research Methods in Forensic Science
Approved Elective (1 of 3)
Total Credit Hours
CREDIT HOURS
3
2
3
3
11
Spring Semester Schedule
COURSE NUMBER
FSCI 5331
FSCI 5352
ENTX 5350
FSCI 5259
FSCI 5101
COURSE NAME
Forensic Science and the Law
Ethics in Forensic Science
Crime Scene Investigation
Victimology
Seminar in Forensic Science
Total Credit Hours
CREDIT HOURS
3
3
3
2
1
12
Summer Semester Schedule
COURSE NUMBER
BTEC 6031
COURSE NAME
Internship
Total Credit Hours
CREDIT HOURS
3
3
Year 2
Fall Semester Schedule
COURSE NUMBER
BTEC 6301
FSCI 5258
COURSE NAME
Introduction to Biotechnology
Profiling and Investigative Science
Approved Elective (2 of 3)
Total Credit Hours
CREDIT HOURS
3
2
3
8
Spring Semester Schedule
COURSE NUMBER
FSCI 5355
FSCI 5260
FSCI 6031
COURSE NAME
Instrumental Methods for Trace
Evidence Analysis
Report Writing and Expert Testimony
Approved Elective (3 of 3)
Internship
Total Credit Hours
CREDIT HOURS
3
2
3
3
8
Total credit hours needed for M.S. degree in Forensic Science: 45 hours