Forensic Sciences Doctoral Programs
Doctoral Programs
- Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Sciences
The PhD requires 60 credit hours including a dissertation and defense. Study areas of emphasis currently include Arson, Explosives, Firearms and Toolmarks, Forensic Investigative Sciences, Forensic Psychology for Investigators, and Chemistry/Toxicology.
- Doctor of Forensic Sciences
The DFS is designed to meet the needs of working professionals with online coursework and a flexible degree plan. Students can take coursework from the topics of Arson, Explosives, Firearms and Toolmarks; Forensic Investigative Sciences; Forensic Psychology for Investigators; Biology/DNA; Chemistry/Toxicology; etc... In the DFS program, students may be eligible to use up to 30 hours of relevant coursework from their master’s degree towards the 60-credit hour requirement.