Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Investigations (Investigations Concentration) prepares students with competencies in the collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence for presentation in legal proceedings. The program provides students with the skills required to recognize relevant scientific information discoverable through forensic analysis of various types of physical evidence. Oral and written communications regarding the results of investigations and forensic analysis is also emphasized.

Program Objectives

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:

• To provide students with a comprehensive background in forensic investigative procedures and techniques.
• To instruct students in basic scientific concepts attributable to the natural and physical sciences.
• To provide students with a comprehensive background in the current use of natural and physical sciences in the solution of crime
• To provide students with a comprehensive background in criminal statutes, rules of criminal procedure, and rules of evidence which affect their capacity to testify effectively as expert witnesses in legal proceedings.
• To assist graduates in obtaining entry-level positions where their forensic investigation skills can be employed.

Program Outline

To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Investigations (Investigations Concentration), students must earn a minimum of 126 semester credit hours.