University of New Haven M.S. Forensic Science Webinar Overview
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Learn more about the University of New Haven and the master's degree program in Forensic Science in this presentation original shown during a live webinar on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Applications for the Fall 2013 Trimester are due by March 15, 2013.
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University of New Haven M.S. Forensic Science Webinar Overview
- 2. Graduate Program Tracks • Criminalistics • Advanced Investigation • Fire Science
- 3. Graduate Program • 40 credits (Going to 42 Credits) • Accelerated • Trimester system • Full-time students ▫ 5 trimesters ▫ 9 credits per trimester • Part-time student ▫ Complete within 5 years
- 4. Typical Course Load • Full-time students take 3 courses per trimester ▫ Additional courses can be taken with advisor permission (Limit based on Financial Aid) ▫ Does not shorten program • Part-time students take 1 – 2 courses
- 5. Criminalistics • Career Goal ▫ Working as a scientist in a forensic laboratory
- 6. Entry into Criminalistics • Undergraduate degree in a scientific discipline • GPA typically 3.5 or above • Must sit the GRE’s • Must have significant science coursework if major is not a natural or physical science
- 7. Criminalistics • Core courses: • Survey of Forensic Science ▫ 33 credits • Advanced Criminalistics 1 ▫ Biology • Advanced Criminalistics 1 Lab • Advanced Criminalistics 2 ▫ Chemistry • Advanced Criminalistics 2 Lab • DNA • DNA Lab • Physical Methods • Expert Witnessing • Thesis 1 with Seminar • Thesis 2
- 8. Criminalistics • Restricted Electives • Toxicology (FOR662) • At least seven credits • Chemistry of Fire and Explosives (FOR625) • Three courses • Capillary Electrophoresis (FOR615) • Drug Chemistry (FOR645) • Forensic Microscopy (FOR660) • Medicolegal Investigation of Death (FOR661) • Advanced Crime Scene (FOR616) • Forensic Examination of Firearms (FOR655) • Advanced Fingerprints (FOR619) • Forensic Photography (FOR618) • Independent Study (FOR695)
- 9. Advanced Investigation • Career Goal ▫ Criminal justice system ▫ FBI or similar ▫ Police departments ▫ Crime scene units
- 10. Entry into Advanced Investigation • Many different majors accepted • At least one year of science with lab in undergraduate coursework • GPA typically 3.0 or above • No requirement to sit GRE’s • Not suitable for career goal of lab work ▫ Cannot switch track to Criminalistics
- 11. Advanced Investigation • Learning Objectives based on core courses only: • Modern investigative techniques • Advanced Crime Scene Investigation • Pattern Recognition • Crime Scene Technology • Medicolegal Investigation • General forensic techniques • Law and Evidence or Criminal Procedures
- 12. Coursework • Core Courses: • Survey of Forensic Science ▫ 24 credits • Advanced Investigation (I and II) • Medicolegal Investigation of Death • Advanced Criminalistics I (Biology) • Advanced Criminalistics II (Chemistry) • Physical Analysis in Forensic Science • Advanced Crime Scene Investigation • Capstone Experience ▫ Internship ▫ Research Project
- 13. Electives in Forensic Science • Depending on availability and level of science: • Forensic Toxicology • Forensic Microscopy • Chemistry of Fire and Explosives • Advanced Fingerprints • Examination of Firearms Evidence • Expert Witnessing • Special Applications of Forensic Photography • Forensic Engineering
- 14. Electives in Other Departments • Criminal Justice • National Security • Psychology • Fire Science • Biology • Chemistry • Languages ▫ Arabic
- 15. Capstone Experience - AI • Internship • Research Project
- 16. Internship – Advanced Investigation • 160 hours • Approved location • Internships obtained by the student ▫ Crime scene units ▫ Police departments ▫ Sex offender registry ▫ Cold case units ▫ Chief State’s Attorney ▫ CIA ▫ NCIS
- 17. Thesis • Criminalistics track students must complete a thesis (6 credits) as their capstone experience • Each faculty member has different research interests ▫ Archaeological, ancient relics ▫ Crime scene methods ▫ DNA ▫ Drugs and Toxicology ▫ Trace Evidence ▫ Instrumental analysis
- 18. Special Thesis Opportunities • University of Verona, Italy ▫ Capillary electrophoresis course ▫ Future possibility of PhD • University of Split, Croatia ▫ DNA ▫ War remains
- 19. Teaching Assistantships • Approx. 4 new positions available for For. Sci. • Remaining positions are elsewhere on campus ▫ Chemistry ▫ Biology ▫ CJ ▫ Other • 50% tuition plus hourly wage (200 hrs/trimester)
- 20. Teaching Assistantships • Offers for TA positions are usually made when a place in the program is offered • Any unfilled TA positions are filled after 1st May through Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid • Some positions become available later in the year
- 21. Faculty • Every member of the Forensic Science Department faculty has been a practitioner in his/her specialized field
- 22. Timothy Palmbach, M.S.,J.D. • Department chair • Major (Ret.) Connecticut State Police • Head of Division of Scientific Services – Lab Director • Major Crime Squad • Consultant in Crime Scene Reconstruction
- 23. Howard Harris, M.S., Ph.D., J.D. • Professor • Director New York City Police Department Crime Lab • Director Monroe County Public Safety Laboratory, NY • New York State Crime Laboratory Commission • Research Chemist Shell Oil • Former Chair of Forensic Science Department
- 24. Fred Smith, M.S., Ph.D. • Professor • Director of Forensic Science program at the University of Alabama • Scientific Director of AccuTox, a forensic urine drug testing facility
- 25. Virginia Maxwell, D.Phil. • Associate Professor • 15 years at the State of Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory • Supervisor Trace Evidence Section • Department of National Defence, Canada
- 26. Mike Adamovicz, Ph.D. • Associate Professor • Supervisor of Nuclear DNA, Ct Forensic Lab • Supervisor of Mitochondrial DNA, CT Forensic Lab
- 27. Heather Coyle, M.S., Ph.D. • Associate Professor • State of Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory • DNA Unit • Supervisor Mitochondrial DNA Unit
- 28. Brooke Kammrath, PhD • Assistant Professor • Smith Detection – Instrument Analysis Trainer • Forensic Consultant- Trace evidence • Chemometrics Expert
- 29. Peter Massey, M.S. • Lecturer • Detective, Hamden Police Department • Crime scene expert
- 30. Peter Valentin, M.Sc. • CSP Western District Major Crime Squad • Crime scene expert
- 31. Adjunct Faculty • Lt. Dave Rice CSP (Ret.) • Dave San Pietro, Westchester Crime Lab • Kevin Parisi, CT Forensic Lab • Ken Zercie CT Lab Dir. (Ret.) • Chief Gerry Narowski • Dr. Robert Powers • Art Belanger Yale Pathology • Bob Hathaway Firearms Examiner
- 32. Henry C. Lee Institute • Training programs in Forensic Science for the criminal justice community and students • Arnold Markle Symposium • Research
- 33. Facilities & Technology • Renovated laboratories Crime scene rooms (touch screen technology) • Evidence processing rooms • State-of-the art DNA laboratory • Instrumentation rooms – new SEM, XRD, Raman • State-of-the art firearms microscope • AFIS system • Video enhancement system • IBIS system • SICAR system • PDQ database
- 34. Blackboard • Forensic Science Majors Community ▫ Graduate handbook ▫ Forms ▫ Information ▫ Training ▫ Employment
- 35. Student Life • Housing ▫ Off-campus housing listings http://www.newhaven.edu/graduateservices ▫ Blackboard “roommate finder” forum • Clubs and Organizations ▫ Graduate Student Council ▫ Graduate Forensic Science Club ▫ International Student Association ▫ …and others
- 36. Greater New Haven • A true “college city” ▫ Six colleges and universities • World-renowned food • Exciting nightlife • Thriving arts scene • Only minutes to the beach • Convenient to Boston and New York City
- 37. Application Process • Apply online by March 15th at www.newhaven.edu ▫ Application is currently available fee-free online for a limited time • Application materials: ▫ Two letters of recommendation ▫ Official College Transcripts ▫ GRE Scores (Criminalistics) ▫ Personal Statement
- 38. Admission Procedure • Submit all required materials to: Graduate Admissions University of New Haven 300 Boston Post Road West Haven, CT 06516 • Decisions are made available periodically during the admission process as all decisions are made by an admission committee
- 39. Tuition & Fees • Graduate tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year is $775 per credit hour • Fees including a Graduate Student Council fee and technology fee: $45 total per term
- 40. Financial Aid • Stafford Loans ▫ $20,500 per year ▫ Must be U.S. Citizen or Eligible noncitizen to be considered for this federal direct unsubsidized student loan program • Graduate Work Program ▫ Teaching and research assistantships ▫ Administrative awards • Graduate PLUS and private loans
- 41. Financial Aid • FAFSA required ▫ www.fafsa.gov • Priority Deadline: March 1 for Fall 2013, but applications are accepted at any time prior to enrollment • Contact Information: ▫ 203-932-7315 financialaid@newhaven.edu
- 42. View this presentation online at: http://www.slideshare.net/unhgradschool Contact Information: Your Graduate Admissions Counselor: Leila Phillips lphillips@newhaven.edu 203-931-2988 Marcus Hanscom mhanscom@newhaven.edu 203-932-7277 Dr. Tim Palmbach, Forensic Science Program Advisor tpalmbach@newhaven.edu 203-932-7119