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We are no longer recruiting students for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science. For more information about this decision, please see this news post. Prospective students can contact Admissions to ask questions about options that might work for them.
Field of Study: Forensic Science
Division: Traditional Undergraduate
Location: Quincy, MA
Options: Major
Degrees: B.S., B.A.
Forensic science is an integral part of the criminal justice system. At Eastern Nazarene College, students engage in rigorous studies to develop the fundamental science concepts necessary to be a forensic scientist, ranging from chemistry to advanced techniques in processing crime scenes. Special emphasis is placed on understanding analytical limitations when describing evidence, ethical considerations in the field, and personal contributions to forensic science through an independent research project. Techniques such as refractive index measurements of glass, blood spatter, illicit drug testing, and microscopic investigation are taught in addition to traditional analytical techniques including atomic absorption spectroscopy, gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy, and UV/Vis spectroscopy.
The hallmark of this major is its emphasis on applying skills learned in the classroom to real world situations. The faculty has designed several of the specific major courses to simulate what processing a crime scene would actually be like, including the roles of crime scene investigators and forensic scientists. The emphasis on a senior research process also allows a student to contribute to the field with original work that improves or even develops new methodologies for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting evidence. A low faculty-to-student ratio ensures students are mentored every step of the way.
There are many different types of forensic science careers. More jobs will to be added by the year 2024 with an expected increase of 27%, higher than the national average, according to the United States Department of Labor-Bureau of Labor Statistics. With a degree in forensic science, student are prepared for crime scene and laboratory positions, including crime scene investigator and crime laboratory analyst among others. Graduates may work in several different job settings including, local, regional, state, and federal labs and agencies; hospitals; the military; police departments; and private companies.
Upon completion of the BS in Forensic Science degree, graduates will be able to:
Upon completion of the BA in Forensic Science degree, graduates will be able to:
For course descriptions, requirements, focus areas, options, and other program details see our full course catalog.
