Forensic Science Program

The University of North Texas offers three tracks within the Forensic Science Program. The undergraduate degree is consider to be an interdisciplinary degree and has associated with it extensive laboratory work in both biology and chemistry regardless of the core track. The Forensic Science Program offers 19 semester hours in forensic science coursework that covers the following topics: courtroom testimony; introduction to law; quality assurance; ethics, professional practice, background; evidence identification, collection, processing; and a survey of forensic science as well as classes in forensic chemistry, forensic biology, physical methods, and forensic microscopy: some contain a laboratory component. Forensic science internships and research opportunities are also available to students.