School of Forensic Studies

Delivering online training and education in forensic behavioral science.

Make Your Difference as a Forensic Behavioral Scientist

The School of Forensic Studies at ͬ��Լ�� is dedicated to graduating rigorously educated and trained professionals who impact society, public opinion, and policy by applying the forensic sciences to prevent, investigate, and mitigate conflict and violence.

The School of Forensic Studies programs share a common approach to education and hands-on training: effectively adapting theoretical principles to real-world situations, and supporting you by strengthening your professional identity as an ethical, effective, and compassionate forensic investigator .

Find Your Speciality

The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, and the master’s of science degree programs in Forensic Behavioral Science and Forensic Science, Investigations, and Technology are offered online with two virtual weekend residencies. Our Advanced Practice Certificates are fully online. Each program is designed to enhance the professional forensic practice skills of those interested in entering, or those currently working in, forensic science fields in a variety of contexts. Each program offers practical training in relevant specialty areas in which students can choose to concentrate:

Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies
Criminal Behavior
Forensic Victimology
Professional Protection & Security Management
Trial Consulting

All the School of Forensic Studies programs are taught by faculty who practice within the fields of forensic psychology, forensic linguistics, law, law enforcement, and security.

Get to Know Our Diverse Faculty

Lissa Parker

Assistant Professor and Program Director

School of Forensic Studies

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More About School of Forensic Studies

One of the most important aspects of the forensic degree programs offered at the School of Forensic Studies is the integration of coursework and practical experience. All of the forensic behavioral science programs are taught by industry experts with extensive field experience in threat assessment and management, violence risk assessment, crime prevention and investigation, and emergency response. Most importantly, our faculty are committed to graduating future colleagues who will join them in making an impact in the broad field of forensic behavioral science.

Students benefit from the partnerships the School of Forensic Studies has with various national and international agencies and organizations, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), ASIS International, and others. Advanced Practice Certificates are also eligible for continuing education (CE) credit through the American Psychological Association.

The School of Forensic Studies is dedicated to providing law enforcement, security professionals, crime scene, scientific investigation experts, other first responders, and mental and allied health professionals with practical forensic education and training through our advanced practice certificates (APCs). All APCs are offered online and by practicing faculty experts. Most entail three, three-unit eight week courses, and include advanced situational awareness and safety, conflict resolution and peace studies, forensic linguistics, and a number of others.

Advanced Practice Certificates

The field of forensic behavioral science is constantly evolving as new technologies, crime scene investigation methods, and laboratory instruments are developed. The School of Forensic Studies faculty and students contribute to the corpus of information upon which the field relies through original research in violence threat assessment and management, forensic victimology, police science and criminal justice, crime investigation, contextual intelligence, neuroscience and behavior, and related areas.

Coursework and curriculum emphasize hands-on training in biology, chemistry, DNA analysis, and laboratory techniques, with opportunities for internships. All programs are anchored in strong social science research methods, and scientific investigation, designed to advance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students may specialize or concentrate in criminalistics, forensic studies, forensic science fieldwork, or forensic psychology.

Forensics Programs

Advanced Practice Certificates

Forensic Behavioral Science

Forensic Science, Investigation, & Technology

Psychology, Public Policy, and Law

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