Graduate Programs:

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) :: Forensics

Forensic Science is a growing field in the scientific community and there is a great need of trained analyst/scientists in the field. Research shows that there is a dearth in crime analyst in the nation, particularly in the state of Texas. UHV has a strong Biology program including state of the art molecular genetics (DNA) labs. UHV also has well defined programs in criminal justice, psychology, and math, which can be taken in combination with the forensic science concentration in the Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies program. With 14 faculty members in biology, criminal justice, psychology and math/computer science, UHV is an ideal institution to provide students with curricula to prepare for careers in this area.

Sample of courses offered in the Forensic Science Concentration:

• CJS 6321 Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice
• CJS 6330 Advanced Criminology
• FOR 6300 Special Topics in Forensics
• FOR 6310 Forensic Psychology
• FOR 6320 Analytical Chemistry & Toxicology
• FOR 6330 Forensic Biology & Criminalistics

Related Online Courses:

• BIO 3320 Human Genetics
• BIO 4320 Embryology
• BIO 4325 Introduction to Forensic Science
• BIO 4343 Immunology
• BIO 4345 Toxicology
• CJS 3322 Patterns and Typologies
• CJS 4300 Terrorism
• CJS 4300 Legal Aspects-Law Enforcement
• CJS 4311 Criminal Law
• CJS 4318 Victimology

Contact Info:
If you live near Victoria, contact Alma Alvarado. If you live in the Houston area, contact Tamara Lair.