Forensics Professional Development Program
Ever wonder what it takes to be a real-life crime scene investigator? Forensic investigators are mystery solvers.
They apply scientific techniques – physical, natural,
and social – to criminal and legal questions. The Forensics
program at Northwestern University's School of Continuing
Studies (SCS) provides an excellent overview of forensic science,
law, and medicine. The classes describe the principal activities
and procedures that occur in the courtroom, the forensics
science laboratory, and the medical examiner's facility.
Program Audience
This program is designed for legal professionals in criminal
law (state's attorneys, public and appellate defenders, criminal
defense attorneys, and paralegals); professionals in law enforcement
(evidence technicians); professionals in the administration
of criminal justice; health care providers for victims and
suspects; and graduates of natural science or physical science
degree programs. Anyone interested in making a career change
to one of these professions can also benefit greatly from
the program.
To earn a Certificate of Completion
in Forensics, students must successfully complete three courses:
- Introduction to the Forensic Sciences
- Forensic Evidence and the Law
- Investigation of Death & Death Scenes
In this curriculum, students learn
about:
- Forensic analysis of physical crime scene evidence and the medico-legal
investigation of death scenes in criminal investigations
and in criminal legal procedures
- Crime and death scene investigation team roles
- Courtroom procedures in using forensic evidence and forensic
experts in criminal proceedings
- Modern DNA analysis and the meaning of and role for probability
in the interpretation of DNA analysis
- Organization, staffing, credentials, and methods used
in a medical examiner's facility to produce an official
autopsy report
Upon successful completion of all three courses students
will earn a certificate of completion from Northwestern's
School of Continuing Studies. Students usually move through
the program as a cohort; however, classes also may be taken
individually and out of sequence.
Custom Programs The School of Continuing Studies works with corporate
partners to develop
custom Forensics programs to meet their specific needs. This program
can be held at your company location.
Northwestern
Excellence
- Northwestern
University is a preeminent university recognized internationally as a hallmark of academic excellence.
- School of Continuing Studies programs provide students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
- SCS instructors bring outstanding academic credentials and relevant professional experience to the classroom to create a highly interactive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment.
- SCS students study with peers who have rich, diverse backgrounds and can provide lifelong learning connections.
Course Information
Registration information and detailed course descriptions
can be found on the forensics
course listings page. Schedules,
content and prices are subject to change.
Contact Us
If you would like to speak with someone to get more information about a program or course, give us a call or email us today!
Call: 847-491-3225
Email: pdp@northwestern.edu
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