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Certificate Program and Courses


The Certificate in Forensic Science and Law is a 12- to 18-credit course of study offered in 4 or 6 3-credit classes plus the annual conference.  Classes are offered on Saturday mornings.

  • Classes are offered online with several optional live classes
  • The Mock Crime Scene Investigation class is an optional live class overseen by seasoned investigators and forensic scientists
  • The Mock Trial is an optional live class is guided by veteran attorneys and judges.

Course 1    

Introduction to Forensic Science and Law

Course 2

Behavioral and Applied Forensic Science

Course 3

Physical and Biological Forensic Science

Course 4

Trial Preparation and Tactics
Additional Requirements for Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Course 5

Theories of Violence

Course 6

Research and Writing
Live Sessions (Optional)

The Annual Conference
Mock Crime Scene Investigations
Mock Interrogations
Trial Preparation
Mock Trial
  • We also try to arrange optional attendance of an autopsy performed by Dr. Wecht for any interested students.