F.A.Q.
Why Forensic Science at Sam Houston State University?
- Our core curriculum offers a wide variety of courses covering the major forensic science disciplines.
- Our program encourages you to specialize in the discipline of your choice by selecting advanced coursework and electives to further your expertise.
- Our model curriculum was developed to meet the recommended standards for forensic science education in the United States.
- Our full-time faculty have expertise in the major disciplines (including forensic chemistry, forensic biology, DNA, anthropology, toxicology, CSI, and pattern evidence), and all have experience as practitioners in crime labs and/or medical examiner's offices.
- We are housed in the Chemistry and Forensic Sciences Building, a state-of-the-art 18 million dollar facility, which is located on the main SHSU campus.
- You will have access to state-of-the-art scientific equipment and apparatus that is routinely used in crime laboratories across the country.
- Graduate teaching laboratories, research, and internships give our students the familiarity and hands-on experience they need to feel confident when applying for jobs.
- We partner with numerous local and out-of-state crime laboratories, medical examiner's offices, and police departments across the country in a wide variety of disciplines.
- Our graduates have an impressive employment record.
Are you ready to be one of our success stories?