Graduate Study in Columbian College: Forensic Sciences

Forensic Sciences

Academics

Undergraduates

Graduates

For Faculty

For Alumni

2036 H St. NW
Samson Hall
Phone: 202-994-7319
Fax: 202-994-7397
forsc@gwu.edu
http://www.gwu.edu/~forensic/

Degree(s) Offered: MFS

Admission Semesters: Fall and Spring admission is offered for all concentrations. Summer admission is also offered for the concentrations in High-Technology Crime Investigation and Security Management.

Deadlines:
Fall - March 1 deadline for concentrations in: Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Toxicology, and Forensic Molecular Biology.
June 15 deadline for concentrations in High-Technology Crime Investigation and Security Management.
Spring - October 1
Summer - March 1
Please note: the Fall deadline for international students requiring a student visa is January 16, regardless of degree program. The Spring deadline is September 1.

Assistants & Fellowships:
Available.

The Master of Forensic Sciences (MFS) programs provide an understanding of the integration of forensic science disciplines with the investigation of criminal activity, along with an overview of analytical methods, procedures, equipment, and data used by forensic specialists.

The MFS programs are offered with the following concentrations: Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Molecular Biology, High-Technology Crime Investigation, and Security Management.

The concentrations in High-Technology Crime Investigation and Security Management are offered off-campus. All other concentrations are offered on-campus.

A graduate certificate program is also offered in Forensic Investigations. Admission to this program requires five years experience as a forensic investigator.