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Casper College

Associate of Science (A.S.) in Forensic Science

AssociateASDedicated degreeOn campus

Overview

Associate of Science in Forensic Science at Casper College, a 60-credit transfer degree listed as taking two years full time, offered in person with laboratory sessions.

Official program name
Associate of Science (A.S.) in Forensic Science
Awarded degree
Associate of Science · major: Forensic Science
Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Degree level
Associate
Subject focus
Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.
Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Associate track
Transfer-oriented associate degreeThe college describes the degree as designed to transfer toward a bachelor's degree. Which credits a receiving school accepts is that school's decision.
Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Forensic type
Other forensic programA forensic program that does not fit the other types; see the program description.
Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026
School
Location
Casper, WY
Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Subjects
Forensic Science — core of the degree
Required credits
60 total credit hours
Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Duration
2 years (full-time) (full-time)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.
Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed

Dedicated Associate of Science in Forensic Science, offered in person, designed for transfer.

Degree title names forensic science; the page describes identifying, collecting and analyzing physical evidence.

Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026

We 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

Format and attendance

Formats, online delivery, campus visits, internships and class schedule are shown separately, each only as the school states it.
Formats offered
On campus
Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Internship
Internship requirement: not verified
Study intensity
Not verified

Curriculum

Natural-science content

  • The page says the degree provides a scientific background and includes core science and criminal justice courses; specific courses are not listed on the page.
    Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Laboratory components

Transfer pathways

  • The degree is described as preparing students for a Bachelor of Science program in Forensic Science, Biology, or Chemistry.
    Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Other

  • The page states that most professional laboratory roles require a bachelor's degree or higher.
    Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Careers and licensure

An academic degree and an occupational licence are different things.

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

Admissions

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the school states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.
Application fee
Not requiredNo application fee.
Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Tests

Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

Dates are shown with the term the school printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
In-state — In-state, per credit hour (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 rates, 1 credit hour)From the school-wide rate table for this level$154per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$9,240 = 60 credits × $154 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Out-of-state — Out-of-state, per credit hour (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 rates, 1 credit hour)From the school-wide rate table for this level$378per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$22,680 = 60 credits × $378 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: caspercollege.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Scholarships and funding

Awards published by the school for this program or for its level. Loans must be repaid and are not scholarships; service scholarships require government service after graduation. Graduate funding guide

Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Accreditation

Two different things: the school's institutional accreditation, and FEPAC accreditation of this exact forensic science program.

Institutional accreditation

  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

FEPAC program accreditation

This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages and directories below. Last verified October 24, 2026.
  1. DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  2. caspercollege.edu/criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
  3. caspercollege.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
  4. caspercollege.edu/forensic-science/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026

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