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Forensic Science and Technology

Sam Houston State University (SHSU)

  • A program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes instruction in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology, crime scene analysis, fingerprint technology, document analysis, pattern analysis, examination procedures, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics. Find Colleges Offering Forensic Science and Technology Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 13,051
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 17,063
      • Percent Job Growth: 30.74%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Flexibility of Closure
      • Near Vision
    • Job Description
      Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Clarity
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Forensic Science and Technology
     Total
    Overall
    All Students8
     
    By Gender
    Male2
    Female6
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien-
    American Indian-
    Black-
    Asian-
    Hispanic2
    White6
    Unknown-
     
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    This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in Texas
    Grayson County College
    • 6101 Grayson Drive
      Denison, TX 75020
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 7
    • Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
    • Campus Location: Rural Fringe
    • Tenure System: No Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
    • Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year
     
     
     
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    Baylor University
    • 500 Speight Ave.
      Waco, TX 76798
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 70
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Campus Location: Midsized City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
    • Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    Saint Edward's University
    • 3001 S Congress Ave
      Austin, TX 78704
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008