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College of Graduate Studies and Research


Graduate Programs

Forensic Science Degree (M.S.)

All students complete 37 units of graduate work. No more than three courses may be taken at the 500 level. In addition to the required courses listed below, all students must select two elective courses from an approved list. To fulfill the capstone requirement students must choose either the thesis option (6 units) or an internship (3-6 units) with or without a research project (0-3 units).

Required Courses (25 units)

BIOL 503
BIOL 602
CHEM 568
FRSC 610
FRSC 600
FRSC 620
FRSC 621
FRSC 797
MATH 539
Advanced Genetics (3)
Molecular Biology (3)
Forensic Chemistry (3)
Forensic Serology (3)
Law and Forensic Science (3)
DNA Technologies in Forensic Science (3)
Advanced DNA Technologies in Forensic Science (3)
Graduate Seminar for Forensic Science (1)
Biostatistics II (3)

Electives Courses (6 units)

CHEM 564
CHEM 580
CHEM 602
CHEM 610
CHEM 645
FRSC 650
FRSC 660
FRSC 670
MNGT 601
Chemistry of Dangerous Drugs (3)
Chemical Toxicology (3)
Medicinal Chemistry (3)
Applications of Analytical Chemistry (3)
Molecular Spectroscopy (3)
Forensic Microscopy (3)
Death Analysis in Forensic Science (3)
Forensic Analytical Methods (3)
Administrative Theory and Practice (3)

Capstone Courses (6 units)

FRSC 880 Research Project in Forensic Science (0-3)
and/or
FRSC 787 Graduate Internship in Forensic Science (3-6)
or
FRSC 897 Thesis in Forensic Science (6)

For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu




 

 

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