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what classes should you take to go to college for forensic science?
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i am taking criminal justice this year (sophomore year of high school) and i’ll hopefully take forensics next year but what grades do you need to go to college for forensic science? and what should you do outside of school to get into college for forensic science?
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Answer by Riley Lee
Nothing special it’s just a major in college. Take extra science classes for electives (those are more important than law enforcement since you want to be a scientist). Obviously try to get good grades but the grades you need depend on the school more than the major.
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Forensic Science degree program, with Masters in Forensic Psychology?
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Since I do not have a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice (my B.S. degree is in Business) I am hoping a few people with experience in teaching Criminal Justice at the undergraduate or graduate level can help me.
I desire to go into Forensic Psychology at the Masters level. I may need to take a few lower level classes in psychology since I’ve been a business major for the last 7 years.
However, If I go into Forensic Science at the PhD level, what will I need to do (as in classes) to better prepare myself (after I attain my Masters)? I know that the psychology would help me.
Would a certain class in math help, perhaps calculus? Would taking physics or chemistry be a requirement to obtain a undergraduate degree in Forensic Science?
(If physics or chemistry is requirement at the undergraduate level, I better take it now).
My mind works in details and I know that I know that I know that I want to do investigative work. I analyze like crazy. Any information would help greatly.
Thanks!
Tink, thanks so much. Randy C, you put a lot of time in for those degrees. I did find out that,
“People interested in careers as science technicians (such as forensic scientists) should [take/have] a background in applied chemistry, physics, and math is vital.” Got this from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos115.htm
I guess I better take a few classes in chemistry and physics. I do not want to wait to take these later. The good thing about this is
“Jobs for forensic science technicians are expected to increase much faster than the average.” from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos115.htm
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Answer by Tink
If you want to do forensic psych you better go for a PhD.
A masters will get you nothing. Its the consolation prize for not kjumping for the ring…and people in the field know that its practically worthless.
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what classes should you take to go to college for forensic science?
Question by : what classes should you take to go to college for forensic science?
i am taking criminal justice this year (sophomore year of high school) and i’ll hopefully take forensics next year but what grades do you need to go to college for forensic science? and what should you do outside of school to get into college for forensic science?
Best answer:
Answer by Riley Lee
Nothing special it’s just a major in college. Take extra science classes for electives (those are more important than law enforcement since you want to be a scientist). Obviously try to get good grades but the grades you need depend on the school more than the major.
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what classes should you take to go to college for forensic science?
Question by : what classes should you take to go to college for forensic science?
i am taking criminal justice this year (sophomore year of high school) and i’ll hopefully take forensics next year but what grades do you need to go to college for forensic science? and what should you do outside of school to get into college for forensic science?
Best answer:
Answer by Riley Lee
Nothing special it’s just a major in college. Take extra science classes for electives (those are more important than law enforcement since you want to be a scientist). Obviously try to get good grades but the grades you need depend on the school more than the major.
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Q&A: What is the difference between forensic anthropology and forensic science?
Question by : What is the difference between forensic anthropology and forensic science?
I want to work with bones and figure out the cause of death. Yet i am nor sure which one is the best option for me. Or what i should major in, if anyone could help i would highly appreciate it. I would also like to know which one pays more assuming i get a PHD on either on.
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Answer by OwlBones
Double major, Anthropology and Bio-Chem. Then you can get a PHD in Anthropology and do whatever you want. The Bio-Chem will help you SO much.
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Who has taken a forensic science class in high school? Please explain what it was like exactly?
Question by Keyser Söze: Who has taken a forensic science class in high school? Please explain what it was like exactly?
i want to know everything if its possible like if it was hard or east and what it was like
Like if it is easy or hard like csi or how the teacher was and some of the work you had to do and if there were smart kids in your class and if you liked it .
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Answer by ellenangel364
I took forensic science this past year.
It was easy, not at all like CSI though.
We had a ton of units, like toxicology, serology, arson, entimology, and more.
Most of the kids weren’t very smart, really the only reason you wouldn’t pass would be if you didn’t memorize the powerpoints.
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Which is better a Criminal Justice Degree or Forensic Science Degree?
Question by davidnicolewilson: Which is better a Criminal Justice Degree or Forensic Science Degree?
Why is one better then the other? What types of jobs can you get with both? Where do you work, do you have a job with one of these degrees? What type of salaries can you get with each degree? I live in Indiana………Does anyone live in Indiana and have a job with these degrees, if so what do you do?
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Answer by SweetPiper
CJ Degree is a broader degree than a FS degree which is more specialized. I have a Masters in CJ Admin. Salaries can range from 30k up. I live in Florida so not sure about job availibility and salaries in Indiana. Private Investigation, State Probation Officer just a couple of jobs in CJ.
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How do i get into forensic science?
Question by HOTLANTA: How do i get into forensic science?
im in college and im currently doing all my general studies, i would like to do something in forensic science, what do i need to take, or what degree? also are their special schools in that field?
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Answer by Schroedinger’s cat
I assume you mean you want to work in the lab. There are universities that have forensic science programs that are based in chemistry or biology, depending on what you want to do when you graduate. A standard chemistry or biology degree is fine for being hired into a crime lab but the benefit of a school with a forensic science program is that the administrators can help you find an internship in a crime lab that gives you practical experience and looks good on your resume when you start interviewing for jobs. The downside of the FS/chemistry or FS/biology program is that if you decide (or are compelled) to interview outside the forensic field you’ll spend a lot of time explaining that your degree is really chem or bio, just with added coursework.
If you want to be a forensic pathologist you need to be an M.D., and if you want to do something like anthropology or psychology you pretty much need a Ph.D.
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How do i get into forensic science?
Question by HOTLANTA: How do i get into forensic science?
im in college and im currently doing all my general studies, i would like to do something in forensic science, what do i need to take, or what degree? also are their special schools in that field?
Best answer:
Answer by Schroedinger’s cat
I assume you mean you want to work in the lab. There are universities that have forensic science programs that are based in chemistry or biology, depending on what you want to do when you graduate. A standard chemistry or biology degree is fine for being hired into a crime lab but the benefit of a school with a forensic science program is that the administrators can help you find an internship in a crime lab that gives you practical experience and looks good on your resume when you start interviewing for jobs. The downside of the FS/chemistry or FS/biology program is that if you decide (or are compelled) to interview outside the forensic field you’ll spend a lot of time explaining that your degree is really chem or bio, just with added coursework.
If you want to be a forensic pathologist you need to be an M.D., and if you want to do something like anthropology or psychology you pretty much need a Ph.D.
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