Online Forensic Science Administration Specialization

Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Online Program

A master's degree is rapidly becoming an essential credential for professionals interested in taking on management and leadership roles.

The use of forensic science in criminal justice and corporate investigations has grown enormously due to an increased demand for DNA testing and the development of new forensic techniques and technologies. The Forensic Science Administration (FSA) specialization at Loyola University New Orleans provides the advanced management skills required to lead forensic labs and crime scene investigation departments.

The FSA program provides forensic science practitioners and law enforcement personnel with management-level administrative skills, adapted to the specific nature of this evolving field. Students specializing in Forensic Science Administration will:

• Understand the requirements and challenges facing forensic laboratories, including accreditation, certification programs, and budgetary restraints
• Study the standards of professionalism in the field
• Examine critical issues influencing the use of forensic science from the crime scene and into the courtroom
• Review the case law, legislation, and proposals that govern the use of forensic science
• Examine the role of ethics in forensic science, including general principles and training requirements
• Study the role of the media in changing the face of forensic science administration and develop the skills necessary to react to those changes

Learn more about Loyola's Forensic Science Administration specialization within our online Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration program and decide if it is right for you—request more information today.

FSA Program Requirements

In addition to the core curriculum of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, students in the Forensic Science Administration specialization must successfully complete the following courses:

• MSCJ 861 Forensic Science: Crime Scene to Courtroom
• MSCJ 862 Quality Assurance in the Crime Laboratory
• MSCJ 863 Current Topics Affecting Forensic Science
• MSCJ 864 Crime Laboratory Management: Utilizing Science for Justice
• Successful completion of two elective courses¹.

¹An "elective" course is any course from any specialization that is not a requirement for the student's chosen specialization.