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Forensic Genealogy: How In-Home DNA Tests Can Help Law Enforcement
Forensic genealogy is the most powerful tool that investigators have gained in the 21st century, but its quick adoption and lack of oversight have led to some serious debates around privacy and due process.
Ask a Professor: The Best True Crime Documentaries of All Time
True crime documentaries have surged in popularity, drawing millions of viewers with real stories of crime, justice, and human behavior. Their appeal goes beyond morbid curiosity. Research suggests that audiences are drawn to these narratives because they help people explore fear, understand human motives, and make sense of danger in a controlled setting in which the outcome is already known.
Forensics Casefile: Catching the BTK Strangler
When BTK resumed his communication with the media in 2004, he overlooked a critical fact: this was now the 21st century, and law enforcement officers were becoming increasingly adept at forensic science.
Forensic Science Programs
Computer Forensics
Crime and Intelligence Analysis
Crime Scene Investigation
Criminal Justice
Criminal Profiler
Cybersecurity
DNA Analyst
Emergency Management
Forensic Accounting
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Biology
Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Engineering
Forensic Medicine
Forensic Nursing
Forensic Pathology
Forensic Photography
Forensic Psychology
Forensic Science
Forensic Tech
Forensic Toxicology
Mobile Forensics
Paralegal
Pathologists’ Assistant
Online Programs
Many accredited forensic science programs are now offered online, providing flexible options for working professionals and those with family commitments to study at their own pace.
Careers in Forensic Science
With an education in forensics and training in a lab environment, some of the job possibilities for these graduates include becoming a forensic scientist, crime scene investigator, digital forensics examiner, certified fraud examiner, forensic nurse practitioner, or criminal profiler, among others. Check out our career guides to learn in-depth about the typical education and credentialing across each of these fields.
Arson Investigator
Certified Fraud Examiner
Computer Forensics Examiner
Crime and Intelligence Analyst
Crime Scene Investigator
Criminalist
Cryptanalyst
DNA Analyst
Forensic Accountant
Forensic Anthropologist
Forensic Auditor
Forensic Autopsy Technician
Forensic Ballistics Expert
Forensic Biologist
Forensic Chemist
Forensic Dentistry & Odontology
Forensic Document Examiner
Forensic Engineer
Forensic Entomologist
Forensic Genealogist
Forensic Investigator
Forensic Medical Examiner
Forensic Nurse
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Forensic Nurse Practitioner
Forensic Pathologist
Forensic Psychiatrist
Forensic Psychologist
Forensic Scientist
Forensic Sketch Artist
Forensic Technician
Forensic Toxicologist
Information Security Analyst
Law Enforcement Officer
Legal Nurse Consultant
Paralegal
Pathologists’ Assistant
Penetration Tester (or Pen Tester)
Featured Schools
Southern New Hampshire University
MS in Psychology – Forensic Psychology
Stevenson University Online
Forensic Investigation Grad Certificate
Stevenson University Online
Online Master of Forensic Science (MFS)