Forensic Investigation (Master of Applied Science, M.A.S.)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Core | ||
| LAW 500 | Basic Forensic Pathology and Death Investigation | 3 |
| LAW 505 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| LAW 520 | Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| LAW 600 | Criminal Law, Evidence and Legal Procedures | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select twenty-four credit hours from the following: 1 | 24 | |
| Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in Violent Crimes | ||
| Forensic Anthropology for Law Enforcement | ||
| Human Remains: Search, Recovery, and Identification | ||
| Introduction to Computer Forensics | ||
| Forensic Entomology | ||
| Moot Court | ||
| Forensic Photography and Crime Scene Investigation | ||
| Analysis of Biological Evidence | ||
| Crime Reconstruction and Forensic Case Management | ||
| Analysis of Physical Evidence | ||
| Internet Commerce Fraud and Investigation | ||
| Advanced Research Methods | ||
| Graduate Internship | ||
| Research and Publication | ||
| 1 | Three credit hour special topics courses are also offered at the 500 and 600-level. |
Graduation Requirements
- Filing of an approved Application for Graduation.
- Satisfactory completion of all required coursework as listed on the approved Program of Study.
- Earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, with no more than 6 credit hours of C in all required coursework.
- Completion of at least 18 credit hours in 600-level coursework.
- Satisfactory completion of an oral examination.*
- Satisfactory completion of a written examination.*
*The Executive Director of the Southern Institute of Forensic Science and a committee appointed by Missouri Western State University’s Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies will determine successful completion of these exams.