University of Central Oklahoma

The M.S. Forensic Science degree is a research-oriented, graduate degree program. Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours of graduate level work, including a core of 15 hours, six hours of thesis research or three hours of graduate capstone, and a minimum of 15 to 18 hours of electives in their major area.

Students who successfully obtain a M.S. in Forensic Science will apply the scientific method to forensic science problems, critically review and interpret forensic science literature, develop well-reasoned, scientifically sound hypotheses, design experiments to test hypotheses, statistically analyze and interpret data, and communicate forensic science information clearly, concisely, logically and accurately to the general public both orally and in writing.