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The University of New Haven Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences announced today that it will begin offering the nation’s first master’s degree in forensic technology this fall.
April 09, 2015
"The forensic technology program will provide a high-quality professional program in a highly technical area of study in great demand by police departments all over the country," said Mario Gaboury, dean of the college.
Students admitted into the 42-credit program must have a bachelor’s degree in forensic science, criminal justice, engineering or a natural science, he added. Those admitted to the program will be required to complete coursework and a capstone experiential learning exercise, such as an internship or a research project.
The program will deliver a highly targeted educational experience," said Timothy Palmbach, professor and head of the forensics department and the former director of Connecticut’s state crime lab.
"The new master’s program will benefit students by providing them with a specialized education in demand throughout the United States and it will benefit law enforcement because of an increasing need for highly skilled forensic technologists who can perform their work at crime scenes," Palmbach said.
The program was approved earlier this month by the state Board of Higher Education.
"Crime solving has become more and more reliant on scientific evidence," Palmbach said. "This program will prepare our students to be leaders in an area that is becoming more and more high tech and specialized."
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