Independent directory of US criminal justice, criminology and forensic degrees
Arcadia University · Forensic Science Department
Two-year, 59-credit Master of Science in Forensic Science with laboratory coursework in forensic biology/DNA, chemistry, toxicology and trace analysis, an internship at the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, and an independent research project.
Dedicated laboratory-science MS in Forensic Science.
Degree title names forensic science; laboratory courses in forensic biology, chemistry, toxicology and trace analysis.
Source: arcadia.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Priority deadline
November 1 of the academic year of graduation from Arcadia · for Preferred admission (Arcadia undergraduates)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: arcadia.edu · verified October 24, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Program page tuition | $35,150 | per academic yearSource: arcadia.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarship awards Institutional scholarship
Between $6,000 and $15,000
Eligibility: Every accepted student is considered; no separate application
Source: arcadia.edu · verified October 24, 2026Graduate assistantships Assistantship
Eligibility: May be available to accepted students who qualify
Source: arcadia.edu · verified October 24, 2026Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Science (Masters), Full Accreditation” · since January 1, 2023Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Something out of date? Request a correction · Represent this school? Claim the profile
Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
Criminal Justice Degrees is independent and not affiliated with Arcadia University. Information is collected from official pages and directories and can change; confirm requirements, costs and deadlines with the school.