2021-2022 Catalog

FS-428 Criminalistics Practicum

The practicum involves participation in government crime laboratories, private forensic laboratories, private analytical chemical laboratories (including biomedical laboratories), a forensic science project at Suffolk University or other laboratories where the student can demonstrate that he or she can acquire skills applicable to forensic analysis. Students are encouraged to seek a practicum sponsor that suits his/her skills and interests; assistance may be provided by the Forensic Science Program Director. Participation at the laboratories is subject to requirements of the particular laboratory and will be open only to those students approved by the Forensic Science Director. Development of a research report and poster presentation to the department are required elements.

Credits

1-4

Prerequisite

Instructor's permission is required for registration

Offered

Fall, Spring