Forensics is the art of collecting evidence and applying a range of sciences to create facts for presentation in a legal setting. Degrees are available at an associates, bachelors, masters, and doctorates level from a variety of schools and colleges. Coursework will depend on the specific degree and concentration area of the students career goals.
Courses can consist of learning a multitude of subjects such as biology, psychology, chemistry, and criminal justice. With an accredited degree you will be able to find employment in a morgue, laboratory, office, university, police department, or other crime related facility.
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Forensic scientists have an assortment of job duties, including analyzing samples of chemicals, tissues, and other evidence related to crimes, interpreting findings, collecting evidence, preparing reports, and much more. With a degree in forensic science you can prepare for an exciting
career in criminal justice, employed by the state, local, and federal government. There are a number of degrees available to those looking to start a career in forensics, ranging from an associate's to a doctorate's level.
With an associates degree you can prepare for a career that focuses on physical and biomedical analysis of evidence. Courses can include the study of forensic dentistry, computer information technology, psychology, fingerprint technology, and examination procedures.
A bachelor's degree will allow students to learn applied sciences, forensic chemistry, DNA analysis,
biology, and more. With a bachelors degree in forensics you will carry out tasks like applying biological and laboratory techniques to catch criminals and identify evidence.
Masters and doctorate degree programs in forensics provide students the opportunity to select a concentration in areas such as forensic chemistry, forensic biology, or forensic anthropology. Students can study coursework in areas like
behavioral sciences, forensic serology, medical anatomy, and analytical chemistry to prepare them for a career in the criminal justice field. With a masters, or doctorates degree in forensics you will understand how to analyze and present scientific evidence for use in court.
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When applying to a school, college, or other educational facility it is important that the program hold full accreditation. There are several agencies like the
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), as well as others that are approved to provide accreditation.
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