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University Catalog 2009-2011 
    
University Catalog 2009-2011 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminalistics, M.S.


The Criminalistics program is built on undergraduate preparation in the natural and physical sciences and provides advanced, discipline-specific knowledge. It includes practical and technical training in crime laboratory skills, with special emphasis on development of skilled experts able to function in a variety of scientific disciplines.

In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants must hold a baccalaureate in a natural or physical science. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission to the master’s program.

Prerequisites


Requirements for the Degree (49 units)


A total of 49 units is required, with at least 25 in 500-level courses.

Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0-5)


Student must have completed all other degree requirements prior to enrolling for the comprehensive examination.

The comprehensive examination (CRIM 596) is a written, onsite examination that covers theoretical, practical and research issues in criminalistics. Students may take the comprehensive examination during the fall, winter or spring quarters after completion of their coursework and must comply with school requirements regarding the comprehensive examination. Students are allowed a maximum of two attempts to complete the comprehensive examination successfully.

The thesis may only be selected after approval from the school graduate committee. Oral defense of the thesis is required.