Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science

As a Forensic Science major, students will learn how to collect and analyze evidence from crime scenes so it can be used in court cases or the criminal justice system. Become an expert witness in criminal cases, or work in the field as a crime scene or fingerprint technician. Unlike in popular TV shows, crime scenes never have easy answers — but they will learn how to approach them in a methodical, detail-oriented way that engages both critical and creative thinking.

Students will learn crime scene investigation techniques, scientific methods for analyzing the data they collect, and legal and ethical protocols. Get hands-on experience at mock crime scenes, like the one Associate Professor of Forensic Science Casie Parish-Fisher set up using the remains of deceased hogs at Wild Basin Creative Research Center, an Austin wilderness preserve managed by St. Edward’s University. Intern with the Austin Police Department, the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office or other law enforcement agencies, and graduate ready to use science to create a more just and safe society.

Forensic Science majors go on to a variety of careers and graduate schools from St. Edward’s University. Here’s a sample.