One Year Masters in Humanities, Humanistic Studies

The field of Medical Humanities uses the perspectives and tools of humanities and arts disciplines to study the human contexts of healthcare. In the biopsychosocial tradition of healthcare education at Rochester, the program provides foundational training in this field. Students study humanities to consider interpersonal perspectives and sociocultural contexts of patients and caregivers, and to develop skills that can be applied directly to the practice and teaching of healthcare.

The program is administered through the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. end of May) and is intended for students, trainees, professionals and scholars in:.

Healthcare Disciplines medicine, nursing, dentistry, social work, and pastoral care, in allied health sciences occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistants to develop humanities-based knowledge and skills that can be applied to their clinical practice.

Humanities and Social Science Disciplines literature, history, visual arts, anthropology, performing arts, gender, cultural and religious studies who want to integrate aspects of medicine and patient care into their academic work and teaching.

Introduction to Medical Humanities Bioethics at Rochester.

The master in medical humanities program has allowed me to do just that.

Taking a year to immerse myself in the humanities has allowed me to learn think differently and learn from others' perspectives. Further studying humanities has allowed me to practice working with literature and texts that are not scientifically based, which has helped improve my non-science MCAT scores in the critical reading and psychology sociology sections by 30%.

Pre-Med Students Opting for Health Humanities Programs.

Focusing on Arts, Humanities to Develop Well-Rounded Physicians.

The Classics encourages innovative and interdisciplinary scholarship that converges with work in a variety of fields.

Hellenistic and Roman Poetry, Literature and Philosophy, Reception Studies.

Yet the image we possess of the most important state of the Peloponnese is largely the projection of outside observers for whom the objectification of Sparta could serve either as a model for emulation or as a paradigm of otherness. This course will examine the extant evidence for Sparta from its origins through to its repackaging in Roman times and beyond and will serve as a case-study in discussing the writing of history and in attempting to gauge the viability of a non-Athenocentric Greek history.

CLAS 822 Mediterranean Island (Catherine Kearns) Islands, and Mediterranean islands in particular, have long provoked curiosity and intrigue, and have persisted as places for thinking utopia, incongruity, distinctiveness, or backwardness since antiquity. This seminar course interrogates the representations of islands in ancient thought as well as their own archaeological and historical records in order to trace their often elliptical categorization in modern scholarship. From the mythical island of the Cyclopes, to the Aegean archipelagos, to the large masses like Sicily or Cyprus, discussions will explore approaches to insularity, isolation, connectivity, and identity using a wide range of textual and material evidence and theoretical insights from geography, anthropology, history, literature, and environmental science.

CLAS 36419 Magic In the Ancient Mediterranean (Christopher Faraone) In this course we will mainly focus on the magical rituals (e.g. curses, necromancy, erotic spells, amulets, and divination) practiced in the ancient Mediterranean beginning with the Greeks in archaic times and ending with the fall of the Roman Empire.

CLAS 35922 Digital Humanities for the Ancient World (Georgios Tsolakis) This course offers a hands-on introduction to the field of digital humanities with a special focus on ancient Greek and Roman antiquity. We will explore concepts and methods such as digital presentation of text with markup languages, text analysis with programmatic manipulation, map visualization, 3D modeling, and network analysis. Throughout the course, we will take a critical view of the existing online digital resources for Greek and Roman antiquity. The course will include weekly readings and assignments and conclude with a final research project.

Seven elective courses, six of which must be in Greek or Latin.

Masters of Rhetoric.

In addition, they advise students on a range of non-academic opportunities beyond the M.A.

The M.A. in Rhetoric is a one-year intensive program in rhetoric, writing, and communication that prepares students for a variety of contexts including, but not limited to, the Ph.D. degree in rhetoric related academic and professional graduate programs, including law school, policy work, work in nonprofits and work as a writing editor or writing tutor in college, school, company, and freelance settings.

M.A. students will take courses with Rhetoric Ph.D. and learn what is required for success as a Ph.D. The M.A. Rhetoric program is open to both part-time and full-time students. Additional reasons for choosing the Rhetoric M.A. include:.

The quality of the English department and of CMU. M.A. students can take elective courses across programs in the English Department and in other departments.

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Completed the formal application to the Graduate School.

Students must be accepted into the MA program prior to the beginning of the semester in which they enroll in courses to be counted toward the accelerated program.

No than 6 of the double-counted credits may be at the 4000 level all others must be offered for graduate credit.

A grade of B or higher must be earned in each course to be double counted.

Courses must not be taken pass-fail if a graded option is available.

Applicable courses include all 4000-level offerings in the Program in Art History and the Religion and Culture. All other double-counted units must come from the 5000-level Material Culture and Public Humanities courses.

Become an innovative problem-solver and leader in your workplace and community. This degree offers a short, flexible, but rigorous exploration of the humanities that can prepare students for a variety of careers or further graduate study.

Combination of face-to-face courses and hybrid (online and face-to-face).

Combination of regular session, May term, and summer courses.

Program can be completed in as few as 3 regular terms + one summer term (1.5 years).

The skills (critical thinking, problem solving, project management, and research) and knowledge gained in an MAH are applicable across a wide variety of professions. An MAH provides foundations for or augments many different careers, such as business, communications, editing, education, fine arts, marketing, ministry, museum work, or art. MAH degrees also are well-regarded stepping stones to graduate Ph.D. study in many fields because of their strong interdisciplinary component.

Graduation caps promoting accelerated bachelor degree + master .

Take MAH courses in your senior year, allowing you to complete the Milligan MAH in one additional year + summer, saving time and money.

Secure your spot early in the MAH program.

Get a faster start on further studies or your career.

COURSEWORK: Take up to nine hours of MAH courses after declaration (must be admitted to MAH first).

Approval to declare the MAH accelerated plan is not a guarantee of your admission to the Milligan MAH program.

The minimum requirements for admission to the MAH program include:.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: This program was approved by SEVIS in July 2019 for international students.

Tuition and fees for the 30-credit hour program are approximately $13,250 ($385 hour + approximately $1,700 in fees). Financial aid is available for graduate students. Ask us how our costs compare to other similar institutions and programs!

Required Core (12 hrs): All students, regardless of concentration, must complete the following core courses:.

HUMN 500: Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities (Fall)HUMN 501: Humanities Readings (Fall)HUMN 502: Humanities Colloquium (Spring)HUMN 600: Humanities Capstone (thesis or project).

Concentration (18 hrs): The rest of the degree may be completed with 6 elective courses in the approved concentration.

These courses then double-count toward both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. There’s also no application fee, and students in the program are not required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

Communication Arts or other majors interested in applying to JUMP should meet the following criteri .

The East Asian Languages and Literatures encourages students to develop their specialization in Asian literatures in broader, comparative, and interdisciplinary perspectives than has been the case in traditional programs.

There are two options for students pursuing an MA degree specializing in Chinese literature:.

Preparations for early entry into the PhD program.

This is the usual option for students seeking the MA degree in East Asian languages and literatures with a specialization in Chinese literature, and it prepares students for study at the doctoral level. This option requires successful completion of a minimum of 14 graduate-level courses including:.

Students must pass a comprehensive written examination at the end of study or write and defend a Master of Arts thesis. Students who elect to write a thesis must register for 9 credits of Thesis (CHN 503). The student must form a two-member exam thesis committee by the fourth quarter of the program.

This option requires successful completion of a minimum of twelve 4-credit graduate-level courses including:.

The Master of Arts (MA) degree in East Asian Languages and Literatures with a specialization in Japanese studies requires successful completion of a minimum of twelve graduate-level courses.

Twelve courses related to the fields of Japanese Studies:.

Two East Asian related courses, which may be taught outside of the East Asian Languages and Literatures.

One course in Global Scholars (for non-native speakers of Japanese native speakers of Japanese alternate this requirement with a course in the Japanese Studies Sector).

Those students who are not planning to go on to the PhD must successfully pass a two-part written examination based on a reading list of:.

MA Students Seeking Entry to the PhD Program in Japanese Studies.

If the student also decides to seek admission into the PhD program, the MA exam administered shall include the oral component.

An oral examination shall take place no later than the seventh week of the term in which a request for the degree has been made.

The committee shall determine whether the candidate has successfully fulfilled the requirements for the MA degree and shall confer one of the following grades: distinction, clear pass, marginal pass, or failure. As in the case of terminal MA students, should the committee determine that the candidate has not been successful, it may recommend that the students be given one additional opportunity to pass the exam during the next academic term.

The MA degree in EALL with a specialization in Korean literature, film and culture requires successful completion of a minimum of twelve graduate-level courses (at least four credits each).

Students must complete 12 courses related to the fields of Korean Studies:.

If approval is not obtained at this point, there is no guarantee that the student will be able to graduate that term.

The East Asian Languages and Literatures Department offers a Master of Arts (MA) program in Chinese, Japanese and Korean Linguistics and Pedagogy. This program is one of a very few in the nation that offers a complete East Asian linguistics program, covering Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Students may elect to specialize in Chinese, Japanese or Korean linguistics, in Chinese, Japanese or Korean language pedagogy, or alternatively, they may undertake cross-linguistic studies.

The current program builds upon this strong tradition, while expanding to include all three major East Asian languages.

The Master of Arts (MA) program in East Asian Languages and Literatures with specialization in East Asian Linguistics and Pedagogy requires 12 graduate-level courses in three categories:.

Students are also required to either pass an MA Comprehensive Exam or successfully complete an MA Project or MA Thesis.

Prerequisite: Students with no linguistics background are required to take one of the following courses: LING 301: Introduction to Linguistic Analysis, JPN 315: Introduction to Japanese Linguistics, or KRN 315: Introduction to Korean Linguistics.

Choose four courses. You can see sample courses here.

Language requirement: Non-native speakers are required to complete or test out of a course in fourth year language class in the language they specialize in.

EALL 611 (2 credits): Must be taken by all graduate students during their first term.

600-level courses: All MA students are required to take a total of 9 credit hours of 600-level courses by the UO graduate school.

Exam, project, or thesis requirements: Students are required to either pass an MA Comprehensive Exam or successfully complete an MA Project or MA Thesis. These will be worth between 4-9 credits.

Receiving a Certificate of EALL Learning and Teaching.

Students who complete the following three graduate level courses may receive a letter from the Department certifying that they have received basic training in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean Language Learning and Teaching.

To earn the certificate, students must take both:.

Those students who cannot honor these deadlines may be asked to defer graduation one term.

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Classes start in January, May and August. Reserve your online seat today!

The program contains courses that promote visual literacy and guide students through interpreting and evaluating visual media. Through the study of the history and theory of art and creativity, you will learn practical skills to prepare you for your future.

The MH in Art Visual Media is designed to prepare you for either teaching at the community college level or applying for further graduate study at the doctoral level. You will learn how theory turns into practice by studying multiple art genres and art media. Our students enjoy creative assignments that build critical thinking and analysis skills in all courses.

As a graduate of the program, you will be prepared to inspire students, continue your studies, or join the workforce ready to use your skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation to share your love of art with others.

The program prepares you for further graduate study or for teaching introductory art courses at the college level.

100% online, with a combination of 7-week courses.

Students have options to begin their program at three different times throughout the year (January, May, and August).

As a full-time student, you can complete your program in less than two years.

Courses are relevant, and all content is focused on practical skills.

The program will prepare you to be an effective communicator in the field, as well as an accomplished teacher who can share their knowledge effectively with others. If you enjoy analyzing texts and or encouraging others to enjoy texts, then the MH in Art Visual Media is for you.

By the end of the capstone project, you will have a polished writing sample that you can use for future graduate applications and or seek to publish.

Offered in 7-week courses, starting in January, May and August.

This course surveys selected texts and figures important to the history of visual interpretation from the classical era to the twentieth century, Students will learn to consider multiple interpretations of a text and learn to examine the assumptions underlying a variety of interpretive strategies. Students will also explore the interrelationships between artist, text, and audience.

This course will investigate both theoretical and practical issues related to teaching topics in the humanities, including but not limited to first-year composition, art, and film. Course topics will include developing effective syllabi, identifying and articulating learning objectives, designing effective writing assignments, assessing college writing, understanding and creating rubrics, and developing an effective critique process. Students will also develop a teaching philosophy, syllabus, and sample lesson plans.

This course surveys topics in the history and cultural uses of photography in Europe and the US in the twentieth and twenty first centuries. There will be discussions on the establishment of elite art organizations in Europe and the US by the 1890s concurrent with the flood of mass consumer photography and commercial production. The course will then examine major developments and uses of photography such as magazine journalism, advertising and fashion, and social documentary as well as photographic practices linked to art movements like constructivism, surrealism, documentary realism, and formalism.

As technology becomes accessible and prevalent in all areas of life, students must be aware of the issues it causes or improves within their chosen field of study. In this course, students will examine how technology and art interact. The course will explore different technologies used in creating and evaluating art as well as how technology affects a variety of visual media.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of postsecondary teachers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030. The median annual wage for postsecondary teachers was $80,560 in May 2020.

The online Masters in Humanities in Art Visual Media program prepares you for positions related to:.

This specific concentration also supports those students interested in teaching art at the community college level and guides students through both the western traditional and contemporary film and graphics with courses such as Survey of Western Art History, The Graphic Novel and Woman and Art. Students will learn how theory turns into practice by studying multiple art genres and art media and will complete creative assignments that build critical thinking and analysis skills in all courses.

With a degree in art and visual media, you will be qualified for a variety of career opportunities, including postsecondary teacher, artist, art dealer, art consultant, arts administration, public relations manager, customer service representative, sales representative and .

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Forensic Science, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in forensic biology.

Forensic Science, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in forensic physical analysis.

This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2023-2024 VCU Bulletin. This edition includes all programs and courses approved by the publication deadline however we may receive notification of additional program approvals after the launch.

The Bachelor of Science is for students who plan a career or graduate study in the forensic sciences. The forensic science program provides students with fundamental learning in forensic laboratory analyses and crime scene investigation, with academic emphasis in biology, chemistry and criminal justice. The program offers three concentrations: forensic biology, forensic chemistry and physical evidence. Students will select one of the three concentrations prior to the second semester of their sopho year. The B.S. in Forensic Science supplies students with the necessary skills for professional careers in forensic laboratories, public and private, basic research laboratories, clinical laboratories, and or to pursue graduate studies. Students also will be prepared to pursue advanced degrees in the physical sciences, biological sciences, forensic science, law, allied health and medicine, to name a few.

The Master of Science in Forensic Science prepares students for careers as forensic scientists in government and private laboratories. Students receive in-depth exposure to specializations within the field, including drug analysis, DNA analysis, trace evidence, criminalistics and legal issues.

Forensic Science, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in forensic chemistry drugs and toxiciology.

Forensic Science, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in forensic chemistry trace.

Semester course 2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours. Course focuses on proper collection, preservation and identification of entomological evidence. Students collect entomological evidence from a mock crime scene and utilize these specimens for estimation of minimum postmortem interval. There is a significant laboratory component.

Semester course 2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours. Examines the human musculoskeletal system and its development from an embryonic state to the adult form. Students learn the developmental course of each bone in the human skeleton and those of the associated soft tissue structures. Students are provided with training in the recognition of skeletal elements and bony landmarks, siding skeletal elements (and fragments thereof), knowledge of muscle structure and function and knowledge of nervous and venous structures associated with bony landmarks. Developmental defects and trauma associated with birth and child abuse are discussed. Juvenile age estimation from bones and radiographic images are emphasized.

Semester course 2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours. The laboratory component will cover all aspects of the course including providing practice for age and race estimation.

Semester course 3 lecture hours. Examines the specialized field of forensic fire investigation including on-scene investigation, fire theory, accelerant-assisted burn patterns and expert-witness testimony.

Semester course 3 lecture and or laboratory hours. Presents the theory and techniques of scientific crime scene investigation including: recognition, documentation, collection and enhancement of physical evidence. A comprehensive introduction to the use of physical evidence for crime scene reconstruction is presented.

Semester course 2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours. An advanced study of the methods and techniques of crime scene investigation with an emphasis on crime scene reconstruction by the use of physical evidence. Course will include extensive practical applications with mock crime scenes.

Semester course 1 lecture hour. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Instruction includes discussions of research and developments and current topics in various forensic science disciplines and related fields. Graded as S U.

Semester course 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: STAT 210, STAT 212 or equivalent statistics knowledge graduate standing in forensic science. The course will focus on the forensic applications of data visualization methods, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation measures, regression, multivariate analyses and concepts in database matching procedures. Techniques discussed will include ANOVA, MANOVA, principal component analysis, non-metric multidimensional scaling, discriminant function analysis and machine learning neural network analysis.

Semester course 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 409, CHEZ 409 and FRSC 365 FRSC 671, FRSZ 671, FRSC 673 and FRSZ 673. Presents the collection, analysis and interpretation of ignitable liquids and explosives as they are applied in forensic casework. Covers the theoretical and practical aspects. Laboratory exercises include hands-on instruction with appropriate instrumentation and techniques, including stereomicroscopy, gas and ion chromatography, GC-MS, thin layer chromatography, HPLC and FT-IR.

Semester course 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 409, CHEZ 409 and FRSC 365 FRSC 671, FRSZ 671, FRSC 673 and FRSZ 673. Covers topics in polymer analysis including collection, classification and analysis of paint and fiber evidence as applied to forensic casework. The course covers the theoretical and practical aspects, using lectures and laboratory exercises. Laboratory exercises include hands-on instruction with appropriate instrumentation and techniques, including stereomicroscopy, microchemical testing, microspectrophotometry, fluorescence microscopy, FT-IR and polarizing light microscopy.

Semester course variable lecture hours. 1-3 credits maximum of 6 credits for all forensic science topic courses may be applied to major. A study in selected topics in forensic science. See the Schedule of Classes for specific topics to be offered each semester and additional prerequisites.

Semester course 2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours. Focuses on the process and sequence of human decomposition, as well as the burial, water disposal and surface dispersal of human remains. The course covers current issues in taphonomic research and practical application, including both domestic and international examples of mass disasters and mass graves. An understanding of the principles of archaeological stratigraphy is an integral part of the course. There is a significant field work and laboratory component.

Semester course 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. Lecture and laboratory will focus on the development and validation of advanced analytical methods in forensic toxicology. Data analysis and interpretation and the application of statistical tools will be discussed. Lectures will also provide the fundamentals of pharmacokinetics and toxicokinetics and dynamics as they pertain to forensically relevant chemicals and psychoactive substances.

Semester course 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. Prerequisite: FRSC 644. Lecture and laboratory focused on the toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics of categories and specific chemicals and psychoactive substances. Sample preparation, instrumental analysis and professional practices relevant to post-mortem toxicology, surveillance drug testing and drug-facilitated crimes will be discussed.

Semester course 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. Covers topics in toolmark examination and identification as applied to forensic casework. The course covers both the theoretical and practical aspects, using lectures and laboratory exercises.

Semester course 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. Prerequisites: FRSC 673 and FRSZ 673 or equivalents. Covers topics in pattern evidence analysis including analysis of latent prints and other patterned evidence as applied to forensic casework. The course covers both the theoretical and practical aspects, using lectures and laboratory exercises focusing on the collection, analysis and interpretation of pattern evidence.

Semester course 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. Prerequisites: FRSC 673 and FRSZ 673 or equivalents. Covers topics in firearm identification as applied to forensic casework. The course covers both the theoretical and practical aspects, using lectures and laboratory exercises.

Semester course 3 lecture hours. Covers the fundamentals of forensic medicine including topics such as forensic death investigations, postmortem changes, time-of-death determinations, identification of unknown human remains and the forensic pathology of natural and traumatic deaths in adults and children. The characteristics and diagnosis of various types of trauma as well as the characteristics of common natural diseases that cause sudden death will be presented.

Semester course 3 lecture hours. Presents the law of criminal procedure and rules of evidence as applied to forensic science. Explores issues of scientific versus legal burdens of proof, legal terminology and trial procedure.

Semester course 2 lecture hours. Corequisite: FRSZ 671. Enrollment is restricted to students in the forensic science program. Theory and applications of chromatography, mass spectrometry and spectroscopy as used in modern crime laboratories. Instruction will focus on instrumental analysis as applied to drug analysis, toxicology, fire debris identification and general trace evidence examination.

Semester course 3 lecture and or laboratory hours. Isolation and identification of abused drugs emphasizing the analysis of unknowns, problems encountered in analysis and chain of custody issues.

Semester course 2 lecture hours. Establishes the foundation for the theory of microscopy. The knowledge acquired in this course can be applied to forensic disciplines such as firearms examinations, forensic biology, controlled substances, questioned documents and trace evidence.

Semester course 2 lecture hours. Presents the theory and methodology used for the examination and identification of body fluid stains and determination of species. Provides students an introduction to the theory and methodology of forensic DNA analysis as well as forensic DNA quality control issues. Instruction will focus on molecular biology techniques as they are applied in a forensic DNA crime laboratory setting.

Semester course 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. Focuses on the specific principles and modern procedures used for analysis of forensic nuclear and mitochondrial DNA evidence. Other topics include current research and development for forensic DNA instrumentation and applications, statistical interpretation of results and case report writing. Students gain individualized, hands-on experience with DNA procedures and instrumentation in the laboratory exercises. Students will process mock forensic casework.

Semester course 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: must have successfully completed a minimum of 18 credit hours in the forensic science master degree program. Topics related to professional practices in the forensic science field will be covered, including ethics, bias, quality assurance, laboratory management and professional development. Individual and group activities relating to these topics will be completed. Additionally, this course will examine forensic expert testimony in the courtroom, communication of scientific findings to a general audience, trial preparation and cross-examination in moot court format.

Semester course 3 lecture hours. Guilty mind requirements in criminal law. Competency to stand trial, insanity defense, mental disorder and crime. Behavioral profiling of serial murders and sex offenders. Issues in the use of clinical and statistical prediction methods in criminal justice. Crosslisted as: CRJS 680.

Semester course 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: FRSC 676. Emerging forensic molecular technologies as well as molecular applications for nontraditional forensic needs will be covered. Emphasis will be given to current research and to technologies most likely to be implemented in forensic laboratories. Molecular applications may include those that involve analysis of DNA, RNA, protein, or other cell macromolecules and or those that use advanced molecular tools for separation, detection, manipulation, identification, imaging and analysis. Students gain individualized experience in literature research, in summarization simplification of technical information and in oral presentation.

Semester course 1 lecture hour. Enrollment restricted to students in the M.S. in Forensic Science program. Focuses on scientific writing techniques, including abstracts, posters, review articles and research proposals. Emphasis will be placed on writing for scientific journals in forensic science and other peer-reviewed journals.

Semester course variable hours. 1-3 credits. Maximum credit for all independent study applicable to degree is 6 credits. This course is designed to provide an opportunity for independent laboratory research in an area of forensic science or related scientific discipline. The end products of this experience will include an oral presentation at a campus seminar and a written report.

Semester course 1 lecture hour. May be repeated for credit. A course designed to develop skills in reading journal manuscripts and delivering oral presentations in conjunction with an in-depth study of a current topic in forensic science. Student will conduct library research, present talks and lead discussions on the selected topic. See the Schedule of Classes for specific current topics course to be offered each semester and prerequisites.

Semester course 3 laboratory hours. Application of basic laboratory methods used in forensic science to the investigation of topics of interest. Emphasis on experimental design, data collection and analysis, communication skills, and critical thinking. Graded as Satisfactory Unsatisfactory.

Semester course 1-3 practicum hours. 1-3 credits. May be repeated for credit with up to 6 credits counted toward the degree requirements. A capstone course in which students will conduct independent, original laboratory research in a forensic specialization area of interest, while also gaining practical experience in crime laboratory practices and methods. A minimum of 300 hours of laboratory research and a minimum of three credits are required for graduation.

Semester course 3 laboratory hours. Corequisite: FRSC 671. Enrollment is restricted to students in the forensic science program. Applications of chromatography, mass spectrometry and spectroscopy as used in modern crime laboratories. Instruction will focus on instrumental analysis as applied to drug analysis, toxicology, fire debris identification and general trace evidence examination. Laboratory exercises will focus on core instruments used across multiple subdisciplines in forensic chemistry.

Semester course 3 laboratory hours. Establishes the foundation for the application and methodology of microscopy. The knowledge acquired in this course can be applied to forensic disciplines such as firearms examinations, forensic biology, controlled substances, questioned documents and trace evidence. The course consists of laboratory exercises and demonstrations.

Semester course 3 laboratory hours. Presents the chemical, immunological and microscopic laboratory techniques commonly used for the examination and identification of body fluid stains and determination of species. Provides working knowledge and hands-on practice with basic forensic DNA procedures, including DNA extractions, quantitation, PCR amplification analysis genotyping. Instruction focuses on molecular biology techniques as applied in a forensic DNA laboratory.

Semester course 3 laboratory hours. Application of basic laboratory methods used in forensic science to the investigation of topics of interest. Emphasis on experimental design, data collection and analysis, communication skills, and critical thinking. Graded as Pass Fail.