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University of Baltimore · School of Criminal Justice
120-credit BS in Forensic Studies with a 45-credit forensic investigation emphasis including crime scene investigation, forensic photography, mobile forensics and a field internship. The earlier Forensic Science track admitted its final cohort in Fall 2025.
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
Dedicated BS in Forensic Studies (forensic investigation emphasis) with crime scene and laboratory instruction.
Degree title names forensic studies; single track with an emphasis on forensic investigation, crime scene investigation courses and a field internship.
Source: ubalt.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
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Undergraduate part-time, in-state, per creditFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $357 | per credit · 2026-27Calculated tuition$42,840 = 120 credits × $357 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: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Undergraduate part-time, out-of-state, per creditFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $1,139 | per credit · 2026-27Calculated tuition$136,680 = 120 credits × $1,139 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: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Maryland Police Officer Scholarship Service scholarship
Eligibility: Current police officers or individuals planning to become a police officer, enrolled at a Maryland public senior institution in a program that furthers a law enforcement career; Maryland resident or Maryland high school graduate.
Obligation: Recipients must pledge to work as a police officer in the state upon completion of their studies.
Source: ubalt.edu · verified October 24, 2026School-wide awards are listed because they apply at this degree level; eligibility conditions apply.
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.
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
Bowling Green State University
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