A review of forensic science higher education programs in the United States: Bachelor's and master's degrees

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Volumn 55, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 1488-1493

  Tregar, Kristen L ^a,b   Proni, Gloria ^a  

^a JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE   (United States)

^b Masters School   (United States)

Author keywords

Bachelor's program; Education; Forensic science; Master's program; Survey

Indexed keywords

APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES; ARTICLE; CURRICULUM; EDUCATION; FEMALE; FORENSIC SCIENCE; HUMAN; LABORATORY; MALE; QUESTIONNAIRE; SEX RATIO; STATISTICS; STUDENT; UNITED STATES; UNIVERSITY;

CURRICULUM; EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES; FACULTY; FEMALE; FORENSIC SCIENCES; HUMANS; LABORATORIES; MALE; QUESTIONNAIRES; SEX DISTRIBUTION; STUDENTS; UNITED STATES; UNIVERSITIES;

EID: 78149291814     PISSN: 00221198     EISSN: 15564029     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2010.01505.x     Document Type: Article

References (11)

1. Kobilinsky L, Sheehan FX. The desirability of a Ph.D. program in forensic science. J Forensic Sci 1984;29(3):706-10.
2. Willing R. 'CSI effect' has juries wanting more evidence. USA Today 2004; Sect. 1A.
3. Technical Working Group for Education, Training in forensic sciences. Education and Training in forensic science: A Guide for forensic science Laboratories, Educational Institutions, and Students. Washington, DC: National Institute of Justice, US Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs DC, 2002.
4. Committee on Identifying the Needs of the Forensic Science Community, Community on Science, Technology, and Law Policy and Global Affairs, Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics Division and Engineering and Physical Sciences. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward. Washington, DC: National Research Council of the National Academies, National Academies Press, 2009.
5. Peterson JL, De Forest PR. The status of forensic science degree programs in the United States. J Forensic Sci 1977;22(1):18-33.
6. Siegel JA. The appropriate educational background for entry level forensic scientists: a survey of practitioners. J Forensic Sci 1988;33(4):1065-8.
7. Higgins KM, Selavka CM. Do forensic science graduate programs fulfill the needs of the forensic science community? J Forensic Sci 1988;33(4):1015-21.
8. Furton KG, Hsu YL, Cole MD. What educational background do crime laboratory directors require from applicants? J Forensic Sci 1999;44(1):128-32.
9. Quarino L, Brettell TA. Current issues in forensic science higher education. Anal Bioanal Chem 2009;394(8):1987-93.
10. SurveyMonkey.com LLC, Palo Alto, CA.
11. Posavac EJ, Carey R. Program Evaluations: Methods and case studies. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006.