• Hone your investigation skills with a forensic science degree.magnifying glass image by Alhazm Salemi from Fotolia.com
  
  With the extreme popularity of television shows about crime scene investigation, many people are inspired to pursue this line of work. Getting a degree in forensic studies is often the key for success in this profession. Colleges and universities all over the United States offer forensic science programs. Whether you're looking to attend a small private school or a large state college, there's a program to meet your needs.
  
  

Baylor University

• Baylor University in Waco, Texas offers a curriculum that emphasizes physical sciences such as chemistry, criminalistics, biology and anthropology. Classes are offered in topics such as death, injury and physical remains, blood pattern analysis, drug analysis, impressions evidence, firearms evidence, forensic anthropology and forensic biology. Thirty-seven credit hours in the major are required for graduation with a bachelor of science degree in forensic science. The degree is designed for those wanting to work in crime laboratories, government agencies or further their education through medical school.
  
  Dept. Anthropology, Forensic Science, & Archaeology
  Baylor University
  One Bear Place #97173
  Waco, TX 76798
  254-710-4084
  baylor.edu
  
  

Penn State University

• Penn State University offers both undergraduate and master's level degrees in forensic science. The undergraduate degree aims to teach scientific theory as well as the practice of forensics. Disciplines include crime scene investigation and laboratory analysis. Students in the master's program receive hands-on training in investigation techniques and lab methodologies. Sample undergraduate classes include, forensic chemistry, courtroom testimony, criminalistics and principles of crime scene investigation. All students have access to state-of-the-art criminalistics labs and facilities.
  
  Pennsylvania State University - Forensic Science
  107 Whitmore Lab
  University Park, PA 16802
  814-867-2465
  psu.edu
  
  

University of Nebraska

• The University of Nebraska in Lincoln offers a bachelor of science degree in forensic science. In order to graduate, students must complete 128 credit hours. The degree can be completed in four years. Students must choose an option within their degree to reflect their interests. Options include crime scene investigation or forensic biology. Required classes include police and society, criminal court system, forensic science seminar, analytical geometry and calculus and current issues in forensic science.
  
  University of Nebraska - Forensic Science Degree Program
  Department of Entomology
  202 Entomology Hall
  Lincoln, NE 68583
  402-472-2123
  unl.edu