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Updated 02/06/2013

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2009 – 01/2014)
UBOB 210
1530 3rd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35294-4562
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durk=12145
(205) 934-8538
Jason G. Linville, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
jglinvil@uab.edu

 

Albany State University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2012 - 01/2017)
504 College Drive
Albany, GA 31705
www.asurams.edu/forensicscience
(229) 430-5079
Zacharia Oommen, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
zachariah.oommen@asurams.edu

 

University at Albany (SUNY)
Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree, Comprehensive Forensic Chemistry Emphasis
(01/2010 - 01/2015)
Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences
1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222
www.albany.edu/chemistry/initiative.shtml
(518) 442-4447
Jason R.E. Shepard, PhD
Program Director, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
jshepard@albany.edu

 

Arcadia University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2012 – 01/2017)
450 South Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
http://www.arcadia.edu/forensic-science-colleges.htm
(215) 517-2675
Karen S. Scott, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
scottk@arcadia.edu

 

Boston University School of Medicine
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Forensic Sciences
(01/2010 – 01/2015)
72 East Concord Street
Biomedical Forensic Sciences Program, R806
Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Boston, MA 02118
www.bumc.bu.edu/biomedforensic
(617) 638-1952
Robin W. Cotton, PhD
Associate Professor
rwcotton@bu.edu

 

University of California at Davis
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2010 – 01/2015)
The Interdisciplinary Forensic Science Graduate Group
Forensic Science Graduate Program – UCDE
1909 Galileo Court, Suite B
Davis, CA 95618
http://forensicscience.ucdavis.edu
(530) 757-3913
Frederic A. Tulleners, MA
ftulleners@ucdavis.edu

 

California State University at Los Angeles
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Criminalistics
(01/2011 – 01/2016)
School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics
Hertzberg-Davis Forensic Science Center
1800 Paseo Rancho Castilla
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8163
http://calstatela.edu/acedemic/hhs/crim_jus/
(323) 343-4610
Katherine A. Roberts, PhD
Director
krobert2@exchange.calstatela.edu

 

Cedar Crest College
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, and Genetic Engineering with a concentration in Forensic Science
(01/2009 - 01/2014)
Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/academics/forensic_science/index.shtm
(610) 606-4666, ext. 3567
Lawrence Quarino, PhD
Director
laquarin@cedarcrest.edu

 

Cedar Crest College
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2011 - 01/2016)
Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
http://forensics.cedarcrest.edu/
(610) 606-4666, ext. 3567
Lawrence Quarino, PhD
Director
laquarin@cedarcrest.edu

 

Duquesne University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2009 – 01/2014)
Forensic Science and Law Masters Program
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
www.science.duq.edu/forensics
(412) 396-1330
Frederick W. Fochtman, PhD
fochtman@duq.edu

 

Eastern Kentucky University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Forensic Science
(01/2009 - 01/2014)
Chemistry Department
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
www.forensicscience.eku.edu
(859) 622-2908
Diane E. Vance, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
diane.vance@eku.edu

 

Florida International University
Full Accreditation for the Certificate Programs in conjunction with the Bachelor of Science Degree in a natural science such as chemistry or biology
(01/2009 - 01/2014)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, OE116
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
www.fiu.edu/~ifri/
(305) 348 2195
Anthony P. DeCaprio, PhD
Undergraduate Director, Forensic Sciences
adecapr@fiu.edu

 

Florida International University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science
(01/2009 – 01/2014)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
and International Forensic Research Institute
11200 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
www.fiu.edu/~ifri/
(305) 348 3917
Jose R. Almirall, PhD
Graduate Chair, Forensic Sciences
almirall@fiu.edu

George Washington University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Forensic Science
(01/2012 – 01/2017)
Department of Forensic Science
2100 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
http://departments.columbian.gwu.edu/forensicsciences/
(202) 242-5758
Victor W. Weedn, MD, JD
Chair
vweedn@gwu.edu

University of Illinois at Chicago
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science
(01/2009 – 01/2014)
Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences
M/C 865, Room 355
UIC College of Pharmacy
833 South Wood St
Chicago, IL 60607-7231
http://uic.edu/pharmacy/depts/Forensic_Science
(312) 996-2250
A. Karl Larsen, PhD
Director of Graduate Studies in Forensic Science
larsena@uic.edu

 

Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic and Investigative Sciences
(01/2010 – 01/2015)
IUPUI School of Science, LD 326
402 North Blackford Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
http://forensic.iupui.edu
(317) 274-6881
John Goodpaster, PhD
Director
 of Forensic Science and Investigative Sciences
jvgoodpa@iupui.edu

 

Laurentian University
Full Accreditation for Honors B.Sc. Degree in Forensic Science (Single Specialization) and Honors B.Sc. Degree in Forensic Science and Chemistry (Combined Specialization)
(01/2010 – 01/2015)
Department of Forensic Science
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 2C6
http://laurentianforensicscience.ca
(705) 675-1151, ext. 4209
Scott I. Fairgrieve, PhD
Department Chair
sfairgrieve@laurentian.ca

 

Loyola University at Chicago
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2011 - 01/2016)
Criminal Justice Department – LT 900
820 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.luc.edu/forensicscience/
(708) 508-3676
Garry J. Bombard, PhD
gbombar@luc.edu

Marshall University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Forensic Science, Emphasis in Digital Evidence
(01/2012 – 01/2017)
Forensic Science Center
1401 Forensic Science Drive
Huntington, WV 25701
www.marshall.edu/forensics
(304) 691-8960
Terry W. Fenger, PhD
Program Director
fenger@marshall.edu

Marshall University, Huntington
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2010 - 01/2015)
Forensic Science Center
1401 Forensic Science Drive
Huntington, WV 25701
www.marshall.edu/forensics
(304) 691-8931
Terry W. Fenger, PhD
Program Director
fenger@marshall.edu

 

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Chemistry with a concentration in Criminalistics
(01/2009 - 01/2014)
Department of Chemistry
Campus Box 52
PO Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
www.mscd.edu
(303) 556-2610
Kelly M. Elkins, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
kelkins1@mscd.edu

 

Michigan State University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree Program (biology and chemistry tracks)
(01/2009 - 01/2014)
560A Baker Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1118
www.forensic.msu.edu
(517) 432-5439
David R. Foran, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
forsci@msu.edu

 

University of Mississippi
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Chemistry
(01/2012 - 01/2017)
322 Coulter Hall
University, MS 38677
www.olemiss.edu/depts/chemistry/undergraduate/bs_forensic.php
(662) 915-5143
Murrell Godfrey, PhD
Director, Forensic Chemistry Program
mgodfrey@olemiss.edu

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Forensic Science Program
(01/2012 - 01/2017)
University College
5000 St. Paul Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68504
http:/www.nebrwesleyan.edu/
(402) 465-2550
Daniel J. Strydom, PhD
Director of Laboratory Forensic Science
dstrydom@nebrwesleyan.edu

University of New Haven
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science Program
(01/2008 – 01/2013)
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
www.newhaven.edu
(203) 932-7116
Timothy M. Palmbach, MS, JD
Director, Forensic Science Program
tpalmbach@newhaven.edu

 

University of North Texas
Full Accreditation for the Certificate Programs in Conjunction with the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, and Chemistry
(01/2008 - 01/2013)
Department of Chemistry
Forensic Science Program
1155 Union Circle #305070
Denton, TX 76203
www.forensic.unt.edu
(940) 369-8458
Teresa D. Golden, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
forensic@unt.edu

 

University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Genetics Program
(01/2011 – 01/2016)
Department of Forensic and Investigative Genetics
UNT Center for Human Identification
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., EAD 318A
Fort Worth, TX 76107
http://www.hsc.unt.edu/gsbs/forensic.cfm 
(817) 735-0555
Arthur J. Eisenberg, PhD
Department Chair
arthur.eisenberg@unthsc.edu

 

OHIO University
Conditional Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Chemistry Program
(01/2012 - 07/2013)
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
175 Clippinger Laboratory
Athens, OH 45701-2979
http://www.ohio.edu/chemistry/forensic/
(740) 994-0265
Peter de B. Harrington, PhD
peter.harrington@ohio.edu

 

Oklahoma State University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2008 - 01/2013)
Center for Health Sciences
1111 West 17th Street
Tulsa, OK 74107
www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/forensic/
(918) 561-1292
Robert W. Allen, PhD
Chair, Department of Forensic Sciences
Director, Graduate Program in Forensic Sciences
robert.w.allen@okstate.edu

The Pennsylvania State University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
(01/2009 - 01/2014)
Forensic Science Program
107 Whitmore Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802
www.forensics.psu.edu
(814) 865-5286
Mitchell M. Holland, PhD
Director
mmh20@psu.edu

The Pennsylvania State University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Professional Studies in Forensic Science
(01/2012 - 01/2017)
Forensic Science Program
107 Whitmore Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802
www.forensics.psu.edu
(814) 865-5286
Mitchell M. Holland, PhD
Director
mmh20@psu.edu

Sam Houston State University
Full accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2009 - 01/2014)
Department of Forensic Science
College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University Box 2525
Chemistry & Forensic Science Building
1003 Bowers Boulevard
Huntsville, TX 77341
http://forensics.shsu.edu
(936) 294-4370
Sarah Kerrigan, PhD
Chair, Department of Forensic Science
Director, Forensic Science Program
sarah.kerrigan@shsu.edu

Texas A&M University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science, Forensic and Investigative Sciences
(01/2012 - 01/2017)
Department of Entomology
MS 2475
College Station, TX 77843-2475
http://forensics.tamu.edu/
(979) 862-3407
Kevin Heinz, PhD
Professor, Program Director
kheinz@ag.tamu.edu

Towson University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Chemistry
(01/2011 – 01/2016)
Chemistry Department
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
www.towson.edu/chemistry/academic_programs/forensic_science/BS.asp
(410) 704-2668
Mark Profili, MFS
Director of Forensic Science Programs
mprofili@towson.edu

 

Towson University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2011 – 01/2016)
Chemistry Department
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
http://grad.towson.edu/ForensicScience
(410) 704-2668
Mark Profili, MFS
Director of Forensic Science Programs
mprofili@towson.edu

 

Virginia Commonwealth University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2011 - 01/2016)
Department of Forensic Science
1015 Floyd Avenue
PO Box 843079
Richmond, VA 23284-3079
www.has.vcu.edu/forensics
(804) 828-8420
Michelle Peace, PhD
mrpeace@vcu.edu
(804) 827-8597
Sarah J, Seashols, MS
Director of Undergraduate Studies
sseashols@vcu.edu

 

Virginia Commonwealth University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science Program
(01/2011 - 01/2016)
Department of Forensic Science
1015 Floyd Avenue
PO Box 843079
Richmond, VA 23284-3079
www.has.vcu.edu/forensics
(804) 828-8420
Michelle Peace, PhD
mrpeace@vcu.edu
(804) 827-8597
Tracey Dawson Cruz, PhD
Director of Graduate Studies
(804) 828-0642
tcdawson@vcu.edu

 

West Virginia University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree - Forensic and Investigative Science Program
(01/2010 - 01/2015)
1600 University Avenue
208 Oglebay Hall
PO Box 6121
Morgantown, WV 26506-6121
www.wvu.edu/~forensic/
(304) 293-3169
Keith B. Morris, PhD
keith.morris@mail.wvu.edu

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