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Syracuse University · Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute (College of Arts and Sciences)
36-credit Master of Science with five gateway courses, 18 elective credits (at least 9 within a designated concentration), and a required research or internship experience. Concentrations listed include biology, chemistry, impressions evidence, jurisprudence, linguistics, medicolegal death investigation, national security and toxicology.
Dedicated 36-credit MS in Forensic Science with graduate gateway courses and a required research or internship experience.
Degree title names forensic science; gateway courses in forensic science, statistics, quality assurance and ethics, and crime scene investigation, with concentrations in several sub-disciplines.
Source: coursecatalog.syracuse.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
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Rolling admission · for Summer or Fall
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Source: artsandsciences.syracuse.edu · verified October 24, 2026Priority deadline
Rolling admission · for Spring
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Source: artsandsciences.syracuse.edu · verified October 24, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
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| All students — Graduate, main campusFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $2,086 | per creditCalculated tuition$75,096 = 36 credits × $2,086 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: syracuse.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Science (Masters), Full Accreditation” · since March 1, 2025Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
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