Program Details
Prepare for a career in the forensic sciences with this online forensic science degree. Take your place in this leading-edge field or advance a career in law enforcement, law, lab work, or investigation. All students will not only learn about death investigation, but they will also learn to interact with forensic pathologists and investigators. Learn about basic human anatomy, components of death investigation, analysis of disease and trauma, and identification of unknown dead persons.
Customize your degree by choosing between two areas of specialization:
- Criminalistics
- Investigation
The Investigation specialization focuses on advanced forensic investigative techniques and the concepts underlying forensic sciences. The Criminalistics specialization focuses on forensic toxicology, forensic serology and DNA, forensic anthropology and archaeology, and trace evidence.
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
National University is accredited by:
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
NU is a WSCUC accredited institution. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s)