This Forensics Studies Certificate provides an interdisciplinary overview of forensic studies, exploring scientific components of criminal investigation and criminal justice processes through a multi-disciplinary lens.
A wide range of readings in criminology, psychology, sociology, biology, business, linguistics, political science, law enforcement technology, accounting, chemistry, and cyber/data security, and other relevant disciplines give students the opportunity to learn about various notions, methods, and approaches behind criminal investigation.
This certificate also provides a space for conversation and support among undergraduates representing different colleges/majors while also providing immediate application for students pursuing forensics at the graduate level. The interdisciplinary nature of this certificate makes it attractive to students from disparate academic backgrounds while also attracting students who have grown up locally and who may plan to remain living and working in the Central Appalachian region.
The content training creates professionals with skills needed in local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, on crisis response teams, in municipal offices, in social support settings and places of business. It also prepares students for graduate work on specific aspects of forensic studies. The high demand for these skill sets could be met by students at Ohio University who have completed an undergraduate degree along with a certificate in Forensic Studies that places them in a position for immediate hire and/or for advanced, graduate-level study.
Careers with a Forensics Studies Certificate
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Admission to the Certificate
Criteria for admission to the program is that a student is an undergraduate student in good standing. Students may be from any college or any major.
To apply, use the form on this page: Declaring & Changing Majors & Minors in Arts & Sciences
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Courses & Curriculum
The Forensics Studies Certificate program requires a minimum of 18 hours, including these core courses:
- CAS 2000 - Foundations in Forensic Studies
- LET 1450 - Introduction to Criminalistics and Forensic Science
- SOC 2600 - Criminal Justice
View Certificate Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information about the Forensics Studies Certificate, contact Michelle H. O’Malley .
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