Miami,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
This program caters to science graduates seeking an advanced curriculum with research components and thesis development guided by faculty mentors. Working forensic professionals can enroll in FIU courses (transferring up to six credits from other institutions) and complete research projects at their own laboratories.
The program aims to produce skilled forensic scientists capable of handling casework analyses or pursuing further academic advancement toward PhD programs or professional degrees like law.
The curriculum fulfills DNA Advisory Board standards for DNA analysts in Technical Leader roles (DNA track students) and aligns with AAFS's FEPAC accreditation requirements for forensic science education programs.