Forensics Colleges & Universities

Forensics offers a rewarding career for those who enjoy solving puzzles. Professionals analyze biological, chemical, and digital evidence to help solve crimes, often working as forensic technicians or DNA analysts.

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Forensic psychiatrist and her patient

How to Become a Forensic Psychiatrist

For those with the intelligence and focus to complete the steps to become a medical doctor and then complete residencies and fellowships that lead to the forensic psychiatrist specialty, this is a fascinating career. Keep reading to learn how one can become a forensic psychiatrist.

Lab scientist peering into microscope

Textile Forensics: How Small Clues Can Crack a Case

Forensic scientists are a bold breed. Who else could, when asked to determine the makeup and origins of a single stray thread, accept the task with zeal? Welcome to the world of textile forensics, which analyzes fibers and fabrics found at crime scenes. Identifying those fibers and fabrics, and tracing them back to their origins, can, in turn, link them with suspects, victims, and locations. Entire investigations might hinge upon analyzing a sample thinner than a strand of human hair.

Online Programs

Many accredited forensic science programs are now offered online, providing flexible options for working professionals and those with family commitments to study at their own pace.

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