Forensic Studies (M.S.)

Program Requirements for 2012-2013 Catalog Year

Required Courses in the Major Core (24 hrs)
- CCJ 6707 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (3)
- CJE 6629 Master's Thesis (6)*
- CCJ 6930 Human Osteology (3)
- Plus 12 hours from the following:
  - The non-selected concentration
  - CCJ 6930 Special Topics in Forensic Studies (3)
  - Courses outside of the Forensic Studies program, on a case-by-case basis, with prior approval of the faculty advisor.

Electives in the Major (6 hrs)

Select 3 hours from the following:
- CCJ 6941 Forensic Behavioral Analysis Practicum (3)*
- CJE 6748 Human Identity Practicum (3)*
Select 3 hours from the following
- CCJ 6912 Independent Research in Forensic Behavioral Analysis (3)*
- CJE 6749 Independent Research in Human Identity Analysis (3)*

*Students are permitted to enroll in additional sections of Practicum and Independent Research with faculty advisor permission.

Concentration Requirements (12 hrs)

Select one of the following concentrations:
1. Forensic Behavioral Analysis Concentration
  - CCJ 6606 Social Constructs of Crime (3)
  - CCJ 6709 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (3)
  - CCJ 6711 Classical Theory & Current Research in Violent Behavior (3)
  - PSB 6244 Neurobiological Bases of Behavior (3)
2. Human Identity and Trauma Analysis Concentration
  - CCJ 6711 Classical Theory & Current Research in Violent Behavior (3)
  - EVR 6939 Geophysical Information Systems (GIS) Spatial Analysis (3)
  - ANG 6267 Cultural Ecology (3)
  - Plus 3 hours of electives

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED: 42 HRS