PROGRAM GUIDE | COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | FACULTY | SCHEDULE OF COURSES
Students investigate a mock crime scene at the crime scene house at Point Park.
The forensic science program is geared toward preparing the student for work in most sections of the forensic laboratory, including trace, drugs, arson, toxicology, death investigations and work with DNA. If you like applying chemistry, physics, biology and math to problems related to legal situations, then the forensic science program may be right for you.
Course Offerings
You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in your major. Some of the courses in the forensic science program include:
- Development of the Death Investigation System
- Forensic Photography
- Accident/Suicide Death Investigation
- Data Mining and Spatial Forensic Epidemiology
- Forensic Real Crime Scene Investigation/Crime House
For a comprehensive list of program requirements and course descriptions, see the program guide and School of Arts and Sciences course descriptions.
Internship Opportunities
During their time in the forensic science program, students have interned at:
- Allegheny County Department of Laboratories
- Office of the Medical Examiner, Allegheny County
Career Opportunities
With a Bachelor of Science degree in forensic science, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:
- Pathology
- Ballistics
- Entomology
- Anthropology
- Investigations
- Odontology
Photo Gallery: Mock Crime Scene Investigation led by Professor Strimlan