The Certificate in Forensics is designed to meet the growing needs of students in the Criminal Justice Major, as well as those majoring in Computer Science, Psychology, and Natural Sciences, who might want to add a specialization to their major and improve their skills in an area that is gaining popularity and importance.
Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 2,500 openings for forensic science technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Learning Outcomes for the Certification in Forensics.
Upon completion of this Certification, students will:
- Employ the principles and methods proper for scholarly research in the social sciences
- Integrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Promote scientific and quantitative reasoning
- Incorporate the principles of the natural and social sciences into practice
- Apply scientific methods and data analysis to laboratory investigation
- Investigate and explore the art of critique and analysis, which includes evaluating and synthesizing their discoveries in order to draw conclusions in their original work.
Total Credits
20