Welcome

The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law was established at Duquesne University in the fall of 2000.  Through its unique collaborative partnerships, the Institute offers several credit and/or continuing education programs.

Academic Programs

  • Certificate in Forensic Science and Law
  • Master in Forensic Science and Law
  • Master of Science in Nursing - forensic track
  • Certificate in Forensic Nursing

In The News

The Wecht Institute just hosted "Is Football Bad for the Brain?".  Several articles were written about this important seminar. 
    *Two Day Seminar
    *Game Plan for Football Concussions
    *Hockey to focus on Brain Injuries
    *Concussion Awareness

To see past news and events, please clike here.

Please contact the Wecht Institute at wechtinstitute@duq.edu for additional information on any of our programs or events, or to be added to our email list.

CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS

A monthly series of CLE and Professional Education afternoon seminars starting in January, 2010.  Learn more about Forensic Fridays.

*Mark your calendars now!  The Wecht Institute will be hosting its 10th Annual Conference, "Cause and Manner of Death" on November 19-20, 2010.

**You can also check us out on Facebook - become a "fan" of the Institute!

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RECENT EVENTS

Annual Conference

EVIDENCE IN THE INFORMATION AGE:
A National Symposium on the Collection, Analysis and Legal Applications of Digital Evidence
DOES FORENSICS NEED FIXING?:
A Seminar on the National Academy of Sciences' Report on Forensic Science

*If you were unable to attend these events but are interested in learning more, please contact the Institute directly at 412-396-1330 or wechtinstitute@duq.edu as we are exploring the possibility of  DVDs.*

Wecht Institute Spotlight

L. Kathleen Sekula
PhD, APRN-BC
Associate Professor, School of Nursing
Coordinator, Graduate Forensic Nursing Program

L. Kathleen Sekula is an associate professor at the Duquesne University School of Nursing, where she has practiced and conducted research in the areas of psychiatry and forensic nursing for many years.  Dr. Sekula is currently involved in research in the areas of violence and women's health, and is president of the board of directors of the Sexual Assault Response Team of Allegheny County, on whose advisory board she also serves.  She developed the University's graduate programs of forensic nursing in conjunction with the Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law.  Dr. Sekula serves as president of the Forensic Nursing Certification Board and as a member of Journal of Forensic Nursing's editorial board through the International Association of Forensic Nurses.