Forensic Science - Marshall University

Forensic Science from Marshall University is a Campus Master Forensic degree that prepares you for a Legal career. What is Forensic Science? Forensic science is the application of science to law. In practice, forensic science draws upon physics, chemistry, biology, and other scientific principles and methods. It focuses on the recognition, identification, individualization, and evaluation of physical evidence. Forensic science is an essential part of the judicial system - providing scientific information to investigators and the courts. Forensic Scientist Edmond Locard (1877-1966) formulated the Locard's Exchange Principle, which states that "with contact between two items, there will be an exchange". Applied to crime scenes, perpetrator(s) of a crime come into contact with the scene, and the perpetrator(s) will leave something at the scene and take something from the scene. Every contact leaves a trace. Careers in Forensic Science Forensic scientists are employed by: regional, state, and local forensic laboratories; district attorney's offices; private firms; colleges and universities; the military; and, federal agencies (FBI, DEA, CIA, Secret Service, etc). There are several general career areas and disciplines: Biology - DNA Profiling, Paternity Testing, Forensic Biology Chemistry - Toxicology, Drug Analysis, Fire Debris & Explosives Analysis, Chemical Trace Evidence Crime Scene - Crime Scene Investigation, Crime Scene Photography Digital Forensics - Digital Examination, Information Security, Criminal Investigation Comparative Sciences - Questioned Documents, Fingerprints, Firearms/Toolmarks, Microscopy View more details on Marshall University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Forensic courses.