Academics
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science The major in forensic science is designed to provide academic and professional training for students seeking to work in forensic science laboratories as either researchers or administrators, or who are planning to pursue careers as research scientists, teachers or medical professionals. The major draws primarily from chemistry (organic, analytical and physical) with courses in biology, physics and law. An internship is required. Students may specialize in one of three tracks: criminalistics, biology, or toxicology. (Prerequisites & Requirements; Course Descriptions for biology, chemistry, forensic science, physics, toxicology; Admissions Information.) Advisor: Sandra Swenson, 212.237.8820 Master of Science in Forensic Science The program in forensic science is designed to provide advanced education for scientists, administrators, directors and other professionals currently employed in crime laboratories, medical examiners’ offices and in such related areas as public safety, arson investigation and environmental protection. The program also prepares people who are interested in entering such careers. Drawing from the areas of chemistry biology, physics and the law, the program involves the mastery of techniques for the laboratory and the courts. The master’s program offers specializations in criminalistics or forensic toxicology. A thesis is required. (Admissions Requirements, Degree Requirements, Course Descriptions, Admissions Information) Program Director: Margaret Wallace, 212.237.8492 Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice The forensic science concentration is a special subprogram of the Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York at John Jay College. The subprogram draws upon a broad range of resources both at John Jay and the Graduate Center. This program allows students interested in forensic science to take courses in criminalistics, spectroscopy, toxicology, serology, and genetic-marker identification. (The Forensic Science Concentration) Director: Thomas Kubic, 212.237-8891
Lawrence Kobilinsky, Chairperson 445 West 59th Street, Room 3263 North Hall, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212.237.8884, Email: lkobilinsky@jjay.cuny.edu