Forensic Science - Forensic Investigation Emphasis, B.S.
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    Forensic Science - Forensic Investigation Emphasis, B.S.

    Utah Valley University
    Utah Valley University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,224 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 22, 2022

    Forensic Science - Forensic Investigation Emphasis, B.S.

    About

    The Forensic Investigation Emphasis within the BS in Forensic Science will provide an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for public, state, and federal careers with needed forensic investigation subject matter expertise and analytical skills. This emphasis will expose students to the wide variety of critically important forensic investigation techniques, which are currently practiced within various forensic service providers and law enforcement agencies today. Students will be exposed to various techniques such as the identification and proper collection of evidence found at crime scenes, accurate crime scene documentation skills, forensic photography, death investigations, fingerprint processing/examinations, impression evidence/examination, bloodstain pattern analysis, crime scene reconstruction, firearms and tool mark evidence/examination. Students will also acquire skills such as critical thinking, writing, expert testimony, and analysis techniques specifically tailored for forensic investigation fieldwork. This emphasis will provide students with the overall professional skills, work ethic, and demeanor required of forensic investigators.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Completion of a minimum of 126 or more semester credits 40 credits of which must be upper division.
    • Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
    • Must have a grade of C+ or higher in CJ 1350 and FSCI 3400; must have a C- or higher in all other core and elective courses.
    • Residency hours: minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
    • Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
    • Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 66

    English Program Requirements

    • $115 application fee
    • Official High School Transcripts or Record Equivalent
    • English Proficiency
      TOEFL 66 or higher iBT or IELTS 6.0 or higher
      (not required for ESL or native English speakers)
    • Affidavit of support and financial statements
      (All financial support papers must be in English, showing amounts in U.S. dollars.)

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 115

    How to Apply

    • $115 application fee
    • Official High School Transcripts or Record Equivalent
    • English Proficiency
      TOEFL 66 or higher iBT or IELTS 6.0 or higher
      (not required for ESL or native English speakers)
    • Affidavit of support and financial statements
      (All financial support papers must be in English, showing amounts in U.S. dollars.)

    Forensic Science - Forensic Investigation Emphasis, B.S.

    Utah Valley University

    Utah Valley University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

    Go to Official Website