Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science – Death Investigations

The online Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science with a concentration in Death Investigations at Arizona State University is a unique program that provides students with specialized education, research, and training experiences in forensic techniques for investigating death. This program is built on a foundation of anatomy, biology, and chemistry, preparing students for positions in the forensic science and medicolegal fields.

Program Details

• The program consists of 31 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and requires a total of 120 credit hours.
• Students will gain practical skills in report writing, critical synthesis, anatomy, statistics, and surveying, as well as data analysis and modeling.
• The curriculum covers topics such as advanced scene mapping, excavation and recovery, forensic anthropology, forensic entomology, human and comparative osteology, photography, taphonomy, and wildlife forensics.

Career Opportunities

• Upon graduation, students will be prepared to enter the growing field of forensic science, with career opportunities in death investigation, cultural resource management, archaeology, law enforcement, and crime scene investigation.
• Specific career examples include anthropologist, anthropology professor, biological scientist, crime scene investigator, field researcher, forensic specialist, forest ranger, medical scientist, and medical social worker.

Admission Requirements

• To be admitted to the program, students must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 specific courses, including math, English, lab sciences, social sciences, and a second language.
• Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements: top 25% in their high school graduating class, 3.00 GPA in competency courses, or an ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents).

Tuition and Financial Aid

• The program offers a tuition calculator to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees prior to any financial aid.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Faculty and Research

• The program is taught by world-renowned faculty with expertise in psychology, anthropology, geography, political science, cybersecurity, forensic science, and more.
• Students will have the opportunity to conduct research under experts in varying forensic fields, including anthropology, biology, entomology, investigations, and data science.

Accreditation and Rankings

• Arizona State University is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research, and high-quality academic programs.
• The university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report, including being ranked #1 in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years.