December,
2005
New
Chemistry
Forensic Science Option
Now Available at MSU
Due
in part to the popularity of the CSI crime scene investigation television
programs, Forensic Science is becoming an increasingly popular field of
study for students interested in science and law enforcement. Forensic
Science deals primarily with legal evidence relating to crime scene analysis,
firearms and ballistics.
One
way to explore this field of study is to consider doing an internship
in one of the state's
decide
if they want a career in Forensic Science.The best preparation to be a forensic scientist is, at a minimum, a Bachelors degree (or equivalent coursework) in chemistry, biology, or physics. Coursework should have a heavy emphasis on chemistry and also include microscopy and statistics. At Murray State, the Department of Chemistry offers a Forensic Science option consisting of a chemistry major and a criminal justice minor. For more information, contact Dr. Judy Ratliff, the chemistry department chair, at 270-762-2584 or by e-mail to judy.ratliff@murraystate.edu.
