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"description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><p>A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Physics, Statistics, Forensic Science, or another physical science, based on at least 30 hours of college-level science subjects, which will provide the background required to be successful in this program.</p><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>9</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a5102fd3aced36d82fe\" target=\"_blank\">CHS5504</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Topics in Forensic Science<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4d02fd3a3d446d82f6\" target=\"_blank\">CHS5596</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->The Forensic Expert in the Courtroom<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a5102fd3a66f96d8300\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6513</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Quality Assurance for Forensic Scientists<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Thesis/Nonthesis Options</span></h2></div><div><span>23 - 25</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->1<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><div><span>Thesis Option</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.1-result\"><div>The Forensic Analysis and Forensic Biochemistry concentrations require the student to conduct original research and successfully defend a written thesis.</div></div></li><div><span>Program Concentrations</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->1<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><div><span>Forensic Analysis Concentration</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.3.1.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.3.1.1-result\">Earn at least <span>15</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a485a158364f89e6c59\" target=\"_blank\">CHM5235</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Applied Molecular Spectroscopy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4c5a1583437f9e6c64\" target=\"_blank\">CHS5507</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Chemometric Applications in Forensic Science<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/614e363e74f4c9d40ef5feca\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6492</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Atomic Spectroscopy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/6155e3dd0ec0cd58ad371b12\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6509</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Forensic Microscopy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4ce6bc79816f73e45e\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6545</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Forensic Analysis of Explosives<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4d6b6b62026040004b\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6546</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Forensic Analysis of Ignitable Liquids<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8154a8d2fb1d302d8585\" target=\"_blank\">STA5206</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Statistical Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4ca8d2fb79552d8090\" target=\"_blank\">CHS5937</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Special Topics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div><div><span>Forensic Biochemistry Concentration</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.3.2.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.3.2.1-result\">Earn at least <span>15</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a1f02fd3a1b336d827b\" target=\"_blank\">BCH6740</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Biochemistry<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/614e315c74f4c97da7f5fe56\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6535</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Forensic Molecular Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/631a51b18a53fc5c10f44fa5\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6535L</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Forensic Analysis of Biological Materials<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/614e32a174f4c955b2f5fe66\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6536</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Population Genetics and Genetic Data<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8154a8d2fb1d302d8585\" target=\"_blank\">STA5206</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Statistical Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div></ul></li></div><div><span>Thesis</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.4.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.4.1-result\">Earn at least <span>8</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>CHS 6971 Thesis.</div></div></li></div></ul></li></div><div><span>Nonthesis Option</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1-result\"><div>Students in the Forensic Professional concentration are required to take 24 credit hours selected from the list below with approval of their faculty adviser and complete the Capstone course.</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.2\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.2-result\">Earn at least <span>24</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a1f02fd3a1b336d827b\" target=\"_blank\">BCH6740</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Biochemistry<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a2b714b5feff5521f5e\" target=\"_blank\">CAP6133</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Topics in Computer Security and Computer Forensics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a44a8d2fb1e0d2d807e\" target=\"_blank\">CGS5131</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Computer Forensics I: Seizure and Examination of Computer Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a485a158364f89e6c59\" target=\"_blank\">CHM5235</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Applied Molecular Spectroscopy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a486b6b620498400040\" target=\"_blank\">CHM6134</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Instrumental Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4a714b5f6f92521fb9\" target=\"_blank\">CHM6440</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Kinetics and Catalysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4802fd3ab58a6d82e7\" target=\"_blank\">CHM6710</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Applied Analytical Chemistry<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/616848d2b7bc5c0137cf6330\" target=\"_blank\">CHM6938</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->ST: Electrochemistry<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4c5a1583437f9e6c64\" target=\"_blank\">CHS5507</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Chemometric Applications in Forensic Science<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4ce6bc79e7d273e45f\" target=\"_blank\">CHS5518</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->The Forensic Collection and Examination of Digital Evidence<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a5400f8274328140d5b\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6240</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Chemical Thermodynamics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4c5a158355a39e6c63\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6251</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Applied Organic Synthesis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/614e363e74f4c9d40ef5feca\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6492</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Atomic Spectroscopy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/6155e3dd0ec0cd58ad371b12\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6509</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Forensic Microscopy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/614e315c74f4c97da7f5fe56\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6535</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Forensic Molecular Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/631a51b18a53fc5c10f44fa5\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6535L</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Forensic Analysis of Biological Materials<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/614e32a174f4c955b2f5fe66\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6536</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Population Genetics and Genetic Data<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4ce6bc79816f73e45e\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6545</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Forensic Analysis of Explosives<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4d6b6b62026040004b\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6546</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Forensic Analysis of Ignitable Liquids<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/6425a1e01c7d1953c0ab8dd6\" target=\"_blank\">CIS6207</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->The Practice of Digital Forensics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a64714b5fb36b521fd9\" target=\"_blank\">CNT6418</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Computer Forensics II<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b61a8d2fb49c32d81a4\" target=\"_blank\">EMA5505</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Scanning Electron Microscopy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b605a1583d7249e6d08\" target=\"_blank\">EMA6516</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->X-ray Diffraction and Crystallography<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b616b6b6270d0400166\" target=\"_blank\">EMA6518</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Transmission Electron Microscopy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80479d75358112877218\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5265</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Stem Cell Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804b02fd3a05496d885f\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5596</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Biomedical Informatics: Sequence Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8154a8d2fb1d302d8585\" target=\"_blank\">STA5206</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Statistical Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4ca8d2fb79552d8090\" target=\"_blank\">CHS5937</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Special Topics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a33714b5fff27521f77\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ6431</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Leadership and Ethics in Criminal Justice<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><div><span>Capstone</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.3.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.3.1-result\">Earn at least <span>1</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>CHS 6908 - Independent Study \n\nThe capstone experience in the Forensic Professional concentration requires one credit hour of Independent Study, which culminates in the submission of a required report on a pre-approved topic. This study will comprise either (1) a review of the current literature on a particular forensic science research topic area, or (2) a holistic case study dealing with a particular criminal case in which forensic evidence played a significant role.</div></div></li></div></ul></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Equipment Fee</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Full-time students in the Forensic Science MS program pay a $90 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled. Part-time students pay $45 per semester.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-3-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Independent Learning</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Students in the Forensic Analysis and Forensic Biochemistry concentrations are required to conduct original research and defend a written thesis. Students in the Forensic Professional concentration complete a capstone experience that requires independent research and a report.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>32 - 34</strong></h3></div><h1>Financial Information</h1><div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><div> <div style=\"height: 212px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; overflow: hidden;\"> <div> <div> <div> <p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>The Forensic Science MS Track is designed to service the needs of both practicing professionals and full-time students who desire an advanced program of study in forensic science. The program is comprised of three concentrations: <strong>Forensic Analysis, Forensic Biochemistry</strong> and <strong>Forensic Professional</strong>. The Forensic Biochemistry and Forensic Analysis concentrations require the student to perform original research and defend a written thesis. The Forensic Professional concentration is a nonthesis option comprised of course work and an independent study capstone project.</p> <p>Forensic Science is a highly interdisciplinary science, as reflected in the following programs of study. The interdisciplinary nature of the program makes it imperative that students seek advising from faculty members on the appropriateness of this program towards their future career as well as the content of courses to ensure that they have the appropriate background to master the course content.</p> <br /> <p><u><strong>Thesis Options</strong></u></p> <p>The grounding in scientific research methodology provided by the thesis requirement is a central focus of the thesis-based concentrations. The Forensic Analysis and Biochemistry concentrations are comprised of 32 credit hours of study beyond the BS degree. Students will conduct research either on site or at the professional laboratories where they work. In either case, a member of the UCF Forensic Science faculty will act as research adviser and approve the research topic. This research culminates in the writing and presentation of the thesis.</p> <p>The student's research adviser will select the thesis examination committee, consisting of two UCF faculty members and at least one other acknowledged forensic expert in the field. The student will present his/her thesis for examination by the committee. The thesis must be judged worthy of publication by the review committee and may not be submitted for examination until approved. For students choosing to conduct research at non-UCF sites, the thesis adviser may visit the student's laboratory where the research is to be performed, before the research begins and on a regular basis until the work is complete.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Forensic Analysis Concentration:</strong> The Forensic Analysis concentration emphasizes the application of modern chromatographic, spectroscopic and micro-analytical techniques to problems in forensic science.</li> <li><strong>Forensic Biochemistry Concentration:</strong> The Forensic Biochemistry concentration has a strong biochemistry-DNA focus to serve the needs of supervisory personnel in DNA sections of crime laboratories. National DNA standards mandate that such personnel have advanced degrees.</li> </ul> <p><u><strong>Nonthesis Option</strong></u></p> <p>The nonthesis concentration is specifically designed for the forensic analyst who currently holds employment in an operational forensic laboratory or has previously worked for a minimum of three years in an operational forensic laboratory. Applicants who do not meet these criteria must apply for one of the thesis-based concentrations. This specialized program option is not designed for international applicants.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Forensic Professional Concentration: </strong>The Forensic Professional concentration is comprised of 34 credit hours of study beyond the bachelor of science degree but does not require an original laboratory-based research project. The Forensic Professional concentration culminates in a one-credit-hour independent study capstone project performed under the direction of one of the faculty members in the program.</li> </ul>",
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