Overview

The Forensic Studies program at Florida Gulf Coast University integrates the theoretical perspectives of different disciplines pertaining to deviant and criminal behavior with the practice of identification, procurement, and presentation of evidence resulting from criminal activity.

This program builds upon a solid liberal arts core to achieve a balanced criminal justice perspective, which includes an emphasis upon the victim, the offender, the criminal justice system and society.

The program’s objective is to develop a sound educational foundation for graduate work or professional practice at the bachelor’s level. It is designed as a scholar/practitioner curriculum providing students with advanced levels of knowledge in criminal investigation, thus increasing the employment potential for the graduates of this degree

Graduates with B.S. in Forensic Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the various stakeholders and lines of evidence that are part of the medico-legal systems and processes used to identify and understand forensic investigations.

Apply ethical practices and behaviors in all aspects of the social and physical sciences that relate to forensic casework and research.

Identify and assess evidence of a crime by gathering and analyzing data and synthesizing the findings.

Identify scientific, qualitative, and quantitative assumptions underlying relationships related to the physical and behavioral manifestations of crime.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Algebra
General Chemistry and Biology

Homeland Security

Crime Scene Investigation

Forensic Anthropology

Meth Criminal Justice Research
Forensic Behavioral Analysis

Ethics in the Criminal Justice System

Meth Criminal Justice Research

Criminal Justice Data Analysis

Criminal Evidence

Interview and Interrogation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Applications received after these deadlines will be processed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology Forensic Science View 196 other Bachelors in Forensic Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.87

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply for admission

Submit your $30.00 application fee

Submit your academic transcripts (have your transcripts evaluated course by course)

Submit admission test scores (either the ACT or SAT for undergraduate; GMAT, GRE or MAT (for graduate). The writing portion of the ACT & SAT are not required.

Submit a financial support statement.

If you are transferring from a US institution or progressing from an undergraduate to a graduate program within the US, you must provide a visa clearance form authorized by the appropriate officials at your current institution

Other immigration documents you currently have, such as a copy of passport, visa, /I-94 form,current I-20, etc.

Tuition Fee

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International

25162 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25162 USD per year during 48 months.
National

25162 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25162 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

6118 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6118 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Fort Myers Beach

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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