Courses and schedules are subject to change based on demand and availability.
Which courses will you take in forensic medicine?
Degree Options
The online M.S. in Forensic Medicine program consists of 37 credits – 26 core credit hours and 11 elective credit hours – and has thesis and non-thesis options.
Full Course List
Core Courses
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Type | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS6360 | Principles of Forensic Medicine 1 | 4 | Core | X | ||
| GMS6361 | Principles of Forensic Medicine 2** | 4 | Core | X | ||
| GMS6362 | Principles of Crime Scene Investigation | 3 | Core | X | X | |
| GMS6352 | Artifacts of Decomposition | 3 | Core | X | X | X |
| GMS6354 | Communication Skills in Forensic Science Context | 3 | Core | X | X | X |
| GMS6351 | Trauma Analysis | 3 | Core | X | ||
| GMS6363 | Principles of Osteology | 3 | Core | X | X | |
| GMS6905 | Independent Studies in Medical Sciences (Final Exam - Thesis) Grading and Max Credits: Graduate Catalog Info GMS6905 | 1 | Core | X | X | X |
| GMS6905 | Independent Studies in Medical Sciences (Final Exam- Non-Thesis) Grading and Max Credits: Graduate Catalog Info GMS6905 | 1 | Core | X | X | X |
| GMS6905 | Independent Studies in Medical Sciences (Literature Survey) Grading and Max Credits: Graduate Catalog Info GMS6905 | 2 | Core | X | X | X |
Electives – Online
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Type | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENY6706 | Forensic Entomology | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6350 | Forensic Investigation | 3 | Elective | X | X | X |
| GMS6353 | Gross Anatomical Exam | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6355 | Traffic Homicide Investigation and Reconstruction | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6356 | Applied Osteology | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6357 | Forensic Photography*** | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6358 | Forensic Medicine III** | 4 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6359 | Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6365 | Principles of Forensic Psychology | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6971 | Research for Master's Thesis Grading and Max Credits: Graduate Catalog Info GMS6971 | 1-6 | Elective | X | X | X |
| GMS6905 | Independent Studies in Medical Sciences (Internship) Graduate Catalog Info GMS6905 | 3 | Elective | X |
Thesis or Non-Thesis tracks
Learn more about the thesis and non-thesis options and their course requirements here.
Electives – In-Person
We offer opportunities for hands-on training with our in-person labs. The labs are 5 days and count as 3 academic credits upon completion.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Type | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS6357L*** | Forensic Photography Laboratory | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6359L | Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Laboratory | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6352L | Artifacts of Decomposition Laboratory | 3 | Elective | Fall 2024 Reschedule TBD | ||
| GMS6362L | Principles of Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory | 3 | Elective | X |
*** Access to DSLR camera and tripod required
** Pre-requisites need to be met prior to taking FM2, FM3