Courses and schedules are subject to change based on demand and availability.
Core Courses
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMS6360 | Principles of Forensic Medicine 1 | 4 |
| GMS6362 | Principles of Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| GMS6352 | Artifacts of Decomposition | 3 |
| GMS6354 | Communication Skills in a Forensic Context | 3 |
| GMS6351 | Trauma Analysis | 3 |
| GMS6363 | Principles of Osteology Note: 7/17/23 - Course limit reached. Any course requests will be waitlisted. | 3 |
| GMS6905 | Independent Studies in Medical Sciences (Literature Survey) | 2 |
| GMS6905 | Independent Studies in Medical Sciences (Final Exam) | 1 |
Electives – Online
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMS6350 | Forensic Investigations | 3 |
| GMS6359 | Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | 3 |
| GMS6971 | Research for Master's Thesis (Thesis Research) | 1-6 |
| ENY6706 | Forensic Entomology | 3 |
| GMS6355 | Traffic Homicide Investigation and Reconstruction | 3 |
Most Maples Center program courses count as electives within other Maples Center programs, so long as they reasonably apply toward the degree. To learn more about these other programs please visit their websites: Shelter Medicine | Veterinary Forensic Sciences | Wildlife Forensic Sciences & Conservation
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GMS6352L | Artifacts of Decomposition Laboratory | 3 |