Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Science in Forensic Technology is a graduate-level program that combines forensic science with cutting-edge technology to provide on-the-spot forensic capabilities. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply technology during field examinations.

Program Details

• Program Name: Master of Science in Forensic Technology
• Department: Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
• Duration: N/A
• Credit Hours: 42
• Format: On-campus
• Start Dates: Fall only
• Application Deadline: August 1

Program Description

The Master of Science in Forensic Technology is the first of its kind in graduate-level forensic science programs. It combines the forensic science discipline with cutting-edge technology to put on-the-spot forensic capabilities in the hands of those first to arrive at the scene.

You will study, and receive hands-on practice with, various forms of forensic field technology, including laser scanners, portable and handheld instrumentation, and biometric devices. The utilization of these technologies is critical to modern criminal investigations. Restricted electives offered within the program allow you to develop specialized knowledge in areas such as bloodstain pattern analysis, firearms evidence, fingerprint analysis, and accident reconstruction.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: Required
• GPA: N/A
• Test Scores: N/A
• Letters of Recommendation: N/A
• Personal Statement: N/A

Tuition Fees

• Tuition: N/A
• Fees: N/A
• Total Cost: N/A

Research Areas

• Forensic Science
• Criminal Justice
• Investigative Services
• Natural Sciences
• Anthropology

Career Opportunities

• Detectives and Criminal Investigators: Median national salary $86K, 2% growth
• Forensic Science Technicians: Median national salary $61K, 10% growth
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians: Median national salary $54K, 9% growth

Course Details

• Advanced Crime Scene Investigation: An in-depth study of crime scene procedures including recognition, protection, documentation, and collection of physical evidence; scene documentation, scene search procedures; and reconstructions from evidence and scene patterns.
• Crime Scene Reconstruction: Theoretical and practical aspects of crime scene reconstruction will be addressed in this course. A basic understanding of crime scene analysis, and related functions: evidence recognition, collection and preservation, documentation, effective search methods, and subsequent laboratory-based analysis of the evidence is required.
• Forensic Photography: This course will explore the use of imaging techniques as they relate to crime scene and evidence documentation.
• Forensic Field Technology Laboratory: This laboratory course is taken in conjunction with the Forensic Field Technology lecture. FFT Lab introduces students to technologies used in the field as well as how data that we collect in the field can be entered into and processed by the relevant databases.

Faculty

• Meet Our Faculty: Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.

News and Events

• Immersive Summer Experience Enables High Schoolers to Gather Evidence and Collaborate to Piece Together the Scene of a Crime: At the University’s Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Academy, high school students from across the state and the country learned what it takes to be a crime scene investigator, analyzing a crime scene and presenting their findings to CSIs who work in the field.

Next Steps

• Admission Requirements: An advanced degree from the University of New Haven will help you take your career to the next level. Each program offers convenient scheduling, personalized attention, and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Financial Aid Opportunities: The University of New Haven Graduate School is an excellent value with reasonable tuition. Of course, you will still have bills to pay and the Financial Aid office can help.