MS Crime Scene Investigation at George Washington University

Programme overview

Increased proficiency in crime scene investigation is essential to all forensic sciences. GW's master of science in crime scene investigation program teaches the scientific knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to investigative work. Designed for investigators, detectives, lawyers, special agents, medicolegal death investigators, crime scene technicians, and aspiring forensic investigators, the program trains students in techniques used to document crime scenes and collect evidence.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Forensic Sciences | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. 36 credits, including 27 credits in required courses and 9 credits in elective courses. In addition, successful completion of a master's comprehensive examination is required. 9 credits selected in consultation with the departmental advisor. Suggested electives include: Successful completion of a master’s comprehensive examination is required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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