SPECIAL ISSUES IN FORENSIC SCIENCE

This course is structured as the capstone course for all Applied Forensic Sciences students. The course will prepare students for future pursuits, whether in higher education or a career in their field of study. Through a variety of assignments and in-class lectures and activities,students will learn how to structure and write all paperwork necessary (e.g., resumes or curriculum vitae) for the application process, as well as how to begin the application process themselves. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how they can use their degrees through workshops in the class, as well as through guest lectures from individuals currently employed in the forensic field. Students will also learn to critically summarize and analyze current research in forensic disciplines to facilitate a better understanding of forensics overall and to prepare them for their future goals within this field. This course is designed to build upon all materials students have learned during their first three years in the Department of Applied Forensic Sciences in order to prepare them for life as postgraduates. This culmination of this course will be in the form of a portfolio for students to then use for their own application processes