Jarrad Wagner

Through independent study students will broaden their perspective and understanding of a wide range of forensic sciences disciplines and professions to discover opportunities for continued learning, development and research. Students will utilize this course to explore forensic topics and literature leading towards a unique academic goal, publication or capstone project.

Provides experience with the primary literature in forensic sciences, with training in evaluation methodologies, experimental design, data presentation, and statistical designs.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of faculty advisor.

Provides guided reading under direction and supervision of the instructor; in-depth, independent study on an identified topic relative to forensic sciences.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and faculty advisor.

Provides capstone experience for the non-dissertation doctoral student through independent research or projection management. Culminates with presentation of results in writing and in a presentation, which may be via electronic delivery or in person.Prerequisite(s): Consent of faculty advisor.

Doctoral research requirement culminating with a doctoral dissertation and PhD degree. Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of Doctoral faculty advisor.

Entry-level applications course for all subspecialty tracks in forensic sciences. Builds upon prior coursework/professional experience to prepare returning student for an area of doctoral specialization and provide a clinical/theoretical background aligning with current trends within the field of Forensic Sciences.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Admission to Doctor of Forensic Sciences degree.

Entry-level theory course for all subspecialty tracks in forensic sciences. Builds upon prior coursework/professional experience to prepare returning student for an area of doctoral specialization and provide a clinical/theoretical background aligning with current trends within the field of Forensic Sciences.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Admission to Doctor of Forensic Sciences degree.

initial course in chosen specialty, permission of advisor and program director, and letter of agreement or contract with designated facility or laboratory. Provides practical training and experience within a work or laboratory setting under the guidance of a designated supervisor. This experience should complement graduate studies in the forensic sciences and support related career goals. Note: requires four hours per week at internship site for each credit hour of enrollment; eight hours per credit for summer session.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

Familiarizes the student with advanced aspects of forensic toxicology in view of current forensic toxicological trends. Covers risk assessment principles, factors in pharmacokinetics, weapons of mass destruction, and integrating concepts with current applications.Prerequisite(s): FRNS 5523.

Provides experience with the primary literature in forensic sciences, with training in evaluation methodologies, experimental design, data presentation, and statistical designs.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of faculty advisor.

Provides guided reading under direction and supervision of the instructor; in-depth, independent study on an identified topic relative to forensic sciences.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and faculty advisor.

Provides capstone experience for the non-dissertation doctoral student through independent research or projection management. Culminates with presentation of results in writing and in a presentation, which may be via electronic delivery or in person.Prerequisite(s): Consent of faculty advisor.

Doctoral research requirement culminating with a doctoral dissertation and PhD degree. Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of Doctoral faculty advisor.

Entry-level applications course for all subspecialty tracks in forensic sciences. Builds upon prior coursework/professional experience to prepare returning student for an area of doctoral specialization and provide a clinical/theoretical background aligning with current trends within the field of Forensic Sciences.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Admission to Doctor of Forensic Sciences degree.

Entry-level theory course for all subspecialty tracks in forensic sciences. Builds upon prior coursework/professional experience to prepare returning student for an area of doctoral specialization and provide a clinical/theoretical background aligning with current trends within the field of Forensic Sciences.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Admission to Doctor of Forensic Sciences degree.

Forensic Investigation of Clandestine Laboratories is a graduate level course designed to Introduce a student to the fundamental aspects of investigating hidden or clandestine laboratories (clan labs), Students will learn or review concepts in drug, biological threat agent, and explosives production. Some topics will include biology and chemistry.

initial course in chosen specialty, permission of advisor and program director, and letter of agreement or contract with designated facility or laboratory. Provides practical training and experience within a work or laboratory setting under the guidance of a designated supervisor. This experience should complement graduate studies in the forensic sciences and support related career goals. Note: requires four hours per week at internship site for each credit hour of enrollment; eight hours per credit for summer session.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

Provides final-semester capstone experience for the non-thesis graduate student through independent research or projection management. Culminates with presentation of results in writing and in a public forum, which may be via electronic delivery or in person.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and faculty adviser; FRNS 5063 (concurrent enrollment allowed).

Provides experience with the primary literature in forensic sciences, with training in evaluation methodologies, experimental design, data presentation, and statistical designs.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of faculty advisor.

Through independent study students will broaden their perspective and understanding of a wide range of forensic sciences disciplines and professions to discover opportunities for continued learning, development and research. Students will utilize this course to explore forensic topics and literature leading towards a unique academic goal, publication or capstone project.

Provides experience with the primary literature in forensic sciences, with training in evaluation methodologies, experimental design, data presentation, and statistical designs.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of faculty advisor.

Provides guided reading under direction and supervision of the instructor; in-depth, independent study on an identified topic relative to forensic sciences.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and faculty advisor.

Provides capstone experience for the non-dissertation doctoral student through independent research or projection management. Culminates with presentation of results in writing and in a presentation, which may be via electronic delivery or in person.Prerequisite(s): Consent of faculty advisor.

Doctoral research requirement culminating with a doctoral dissertation and PhD degree. Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of Doctoral faculty advisor.

Entry-level theory course for all subspecialty tracks in forensic sciences. Builds upon prior coursework/professional experience to prepare returning student for an area of doctoral specialization and provide a clinical/theoretical background aligning with current trends within the field of Forensic Sciences.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Admission to Doctor of Forensic Sciences degree.