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 The emphasis in Forensic Chemistry provides students interested in careers in forensic drug analysis, toxicology and trace evidence analysis, with additional course work needed for these forensic disciplines. Some state and federal agencies require 30 or more hours of chemistry related coursework for these disciplines.
Including a Chemistry related elective, this emphasis provides a total of 16 credit hours of graduate level chemistry-related credits while the student is enrolled in the Forensic Science Program. Considering the average student has 12 credit hours or more of undergraduate chemistry credits prior to entering the Forensic Science Program, each student completing the emphasis in Forensic Chemistry will meet the educational requirements for most state and federal agencies.
| Emphasis in Forensic Chemistry |
| FSC 608 |
Forensic Toxicology
An in-depth analysis of both clinical and forensic aspects of toxicology from the viewpoint of the forensic and medical examiner’s toxicology laboratories. |
3 |
| FSC 626 |
Forensic Drug Analysis
Concentration on modern analytical methods used in isolation and identification of illicit drugs and their metabolites in biological samples and other forensic evidence. |
2 |
| FSC 628 |
Chemical Analysis of Trace Evidence
This course emphasizes the use of various sensitive analytical techniques including pyrolysis-GCMS, micro-FTIR, GPC, capillary electrophoresis and chemical microscopy in the analysis of trace evidence including paint, inks, fibers, explosives and plastics. |
2 |
| FSC 660 |
Independent Study
Reserved for directed and independent research, problems reports, etc. |
1 |
| Emphasis Credit Hours |
8 |
| Total Credit Hours (with Core Courses) |
46 |
In addition, students pursuing this emphasis benefit from hands-on experience with modern analytical instrumentation which is found in forensic chemistry laboratories. During the next few years a number of forensic scientists will be retiring, with one prediction of 10,000 jobs becoming available in the next 10 years.
FEPAC accredited Master of Science Degree Program
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