Accredited Universities
Updated 4/8/2019
Accreditation Categories
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
Department of Criminal Justice
1201 University Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35294
http://www.uab.edu/cas/criminaljustice/graduate/msfs
(205) 934-0668
Elizabeth A. Gardner, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
eagard@uab.edu
Albany State University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2017 - 01/2022)
504 College Drive
Albany, GA 31705
https://www.asurams.edu/Academics/sciencetechnology/departments/chemistry-and-forensic-sciences/
(229) 430-5079
Zachariah Oommen, PhD
Professor and Director - Forensic Science
zachariah.oommen@asurams.edu
Alfred State - SUNY College of Technology
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Technology
(01/2016 - 01/2021)
Physical and Health Science Building, Room 103
Alfred, NY 14802
http://www.alfredstate.edu/forensic-science
(607) 587-4558
Wayne D. Bensley, MSFS
Program Director
benslewd@alfredstate.edu
Arcadia University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2017 - 01/2022)
450 South Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
http://www.arcadia.edu/forensic-science-colleges.htm
(215) 517-2675
Karen S. Scott, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
scottk@arcadia.edu
Boston University School of Medicine
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Forensic Science
(01/2015 - 01/2020)
Biomedical Forensic Sciences Program
Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
72 E Concord Street
R806
Boston, MA 02118
http://www.bumc.bu.edu/biomedforensic
(617) 358-1188
Robin W. Cotton, PhD
Associate Professor
rwcotton@bu.edu
Buffalo State SUNY
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Chemistry
(01/2018 - 01/2023)
Department of Chemistry
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
http://chemistry.buffalostate.edu/forensic-chemistry-bs-program
(716) 878-3067
Douglas Ridolfi, MS
Program Director
ridolfda@buffalostate.edu
Cedar Crest College
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science and Bachelor of Science in Genetic Engineering, Concentration in Forensic Science
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/academics/forensic_science/index.shtm
http://forensics.cedarcrest.edu/
(610) 606-4666 x3567
Larry Quarino, PhD
Director
laquarin@cedarcrest.edu
Cedar Crest College
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2016 - 01/2021)
Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/academics/forensic_science/index.shtm
http://forensics.cedarcrest.edu/
(610) 606-4666 x3567
Larry Quarino, PhD
Director
laquarin@cedarcrest.edu
Duquesne University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
Master of Science in Forensic Science and Law
Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
http://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/natural-and-environmental-sciences/academic-programs/forensic-science-and-law
(412) 396-1703
Pamela Marshall, PhD
marshallp@duq.edu
(412) 396-1084
Valerie Lijewski
Lijewski@duq.edu
Eastern Kentucky University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree (Biology and Chemistry Options)
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
Chemistry Department
College of Sciences
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
http://forensicscience.eku.edu
(859) 622-7462
Jamie D. Fredericks, PhD
Director
Jamie.Fredericks@eku.edu
Eastern Kentucky University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a Concentration in Computer Forensics and Security.
(01/2016 - 01/2021)
Department of Computer Science
Wallace 417
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
http://computerscience.eku.edu
(859) 622-1925
Shuangteng Zhang, PhD
shuangteng.zhang@eku.edu
Fayetteville State University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree, Forensic Biology Concentration
(01/2017 - 01/2022)
Department of Biological Sciences
STB 322
Fayetteville, NC 28301
https://www.uncfsu.edu/academics/colleges-schools-and-departments/college-of-arts-and-sciences/department-of-biological-sciences/forensic-science-(bs)
(916) 672-1650
Khalid Lodhi, DSc
klodhi@uncfsu.edu
University of Central Florida
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
(02/2019 - 01/2024)
4104 Libra Drive
Chemistry Building
Orlando, FL 32816
https://www.ucf.edu/degree/forensic-science-bs/
(407) 823-1167
Tamra Legron-Rodriguez
Tamra.Legron-Rogriguez@ucf.edu
Florida International University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree, Certificate in Forensic Science
(01/2015 - 01/2020)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
1200 SW 8th St., OE116B
Miami, FL 33199
http://ifri.fiu.edu
(305) 348-2195
Anthony P. DeCaprio, PhD
adecapr@fiu.edu
Florida International University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2015 - 01/2020)
Department of Chemistry and International Forensic Research Institute
OE116
Miami, FL 33199
http://ifri.fiu.edu
(305) 348-6211
Jeffrey D. Wells, PhD
jedwell@fiu.edu
The George Washington University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Forensic Science Degree, Concentration in Forensic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Forensic Toxicology
(01/2017 - 01/2022)
Department of Forensic Science
2100 Foxhall Road, NW
Washington, DC 20007
http://forensicsciences.columbian.gwu.edu
(202) 242-5757
Walter F. Rowe, PhD
Program Director
wfrowe@gwu.edu
University of Illinois at Chicago
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences
M/C 865, Room 355
UIC College of Pharmacy
833 South Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7231
http://www.uic.edu/pharmacy/depts/Forensic_Science/
(312) 996-2250
A. Karl Larsen, PhD
Director of Graduate Studies in Forensic Science
larsena@uic.edu
Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science and Investigative Sciences
(01/2015 - 01/2020)
IUPUI School of Science
732 W. Michigan Street
SL 206
Indianapolis, IN 46202
http://www.forensic.iupui.edu
(317) 278-1050
Christine J. Picard, PhD
Director, Forensic Science and Investigative Sciences
cpicard@iupui.edu
Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Foresic Science
and Investigative Sciences
(01/2018 - 01/2023)
IUPUI School of Science
732 W. Michigan Street
SL 206
Indianapolis, IN 46202
http://www.forensic.iupui.edu
(317) 278-1050
Christine J. Picard, PhD
Director, Forensic Science and Investigative Sciences
cpicard@iupui.edu
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2015 - 01/2020)
Department of Sciences
524 West 59th Street
Room 05.66.20 NB
New York, NY 10019
http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/master-science-forensic-science
(212) 621-3751
Mechthild Prinz, PhD
Director, Associate Professor
mprinz@jjay.cuny.edu
Laurentian University
Full Accreditation for the Honors B.Sc. Degree in Forensic Science (Single Specialization) and Honors B.Sc. Degree in Forensic Science and Chemistry (Combined Specialization)
(01/2015 - 01/2020)
Department of Forensic Science
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6
Canada
http://laurentian.ca/
(705) 675-1151
James H, Watterson, PhD
Department Chair
jwatterson@laurentian.ca
Liberty University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
Department of Biology and Chemistry
1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
http://www.Liberty.edu/forensic
(434) 582-2225
J. Thomas McClintock, PhD
jtmcclintock@liberty.edu
Loyola University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2016 - 01/2021)
Criminal Justice Department
820 North Michigan Avenue
LT 900
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.luc.edu/forensicscience
(708) 508-3676
Garry J. Bombard, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
gbombar@luc.edu
Madonna University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree,
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
College of Science and Mathematics
36600 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, MI 48150
https://www.madonna.edu/academics/program/forensic-science/
(734) 432-5514
Jodi Lynn Barta, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
Marshall University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Forensic Science Degree, Emphasis in Digital Evidence
(01/2017 - 01/2022)
Forensic Science Center
1401 Forensic Science Drive
Huntington, WV 25701
http://www.marshall.edu/forensics
(304) 691-8931
Catherine G. Rushton, EdD, MSFS
Program Director
rushton1@marshall.edu
Marshall University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2015 - 01/2020)
Forensic Science Center
1401 Forensic Science Drive
Huntington, WV 25701
http://www.marshall.edu/forensics
(304) 691-8931
Catherine G. Rushton, EdD, MSFS
Program Director
rushton1@marshall.edu
Michigan State University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree, Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry Tracks
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
Forensic Science Program
School of Criminal Justice
Chemistry Building, Rm 319
578 S Shaw Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824
http://www.forensic.msu.edu
(517) 353-5283
Ruth Waddell Smith, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
rwsmith@msu.edu
University of Mississippi
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Chemistry
(01/2017 - 01/2022)
322 Coulter Hall
University, MS 38677
http://www.olemiss.edu
(662) 915-5143
Murrell Godfrey, PhD
Director, Forensic Chemistry Program
mgodfrey@olemiss.edu
University of New Haven
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2018 - 01/2023)
Master of Science in Forensic Science
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
http://www.newhaven.edu
(203) 932-7116
Fax: (203) 931-6073
Timothy M. Palmbach, MS, JD
Director, Forensic Science Program
tpalmbach@newhaven.edu
University of New Haven
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2018 - 01/2023)
Master of Science in Forensic Science
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
http://www.newhaven.edu
(203) 932-7116
Fax: (203) 931-6073
Timothy M. Palmbach, MS, JD
Director, Forensic Science Program
tpalmbach@newhaven.edu
University of North Texas
Full Accreditation for the Certificate Programs in Conjunction with the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, and Chemistry
(01/2018 - 01/2023)
Forensic Science Program
Department of Chemistry
1155 Union Circle #305070
Denton, TX 76203
http://www.forensic.unt.edu
(940) 369-8458
Teresa D. Golden, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
forensic@unt.edu
Ohio University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Chemistry
(01/2017 - 01/2022)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
249A Clippinger Laboratory
Athens, OH 45701
http://www.ohio.edu/chemistry/forensic
Rebecca E. Barlag, PhD
Program Director
barlag@ohio.edu
Oklahoma State University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree, Forensic Toxicology and Forensic Biology Tracks
(01/2018 - 01/2023)
Center for Health Sciences
1111 W 17th Street
Tulsa, OK 74107
http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/forensic
(918) 561-1292
Robert W. Allen, PhD
Director, Graduate Program in Forensic Sciences
robert.w.allen@okstate.edu
University of Central Oklahoma
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science - Chemistry & Molecular Biology
(01/2016 - 01/2021)
Forensic Science Institute
100 N. University Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
www.uco.edu/forensics
(405) 974-6915
Dwight Adams, PhD
Program Director
dadams8@uco.edu
University of Central Oklahoma
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science - Digital Forensics
(01/2016 - 01/2021)
Forensic Science Institute
100 N. University Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
www.uco.edu/forensics
(405) 974-6915
Dwight Adams, PhD
Program Director
dadams8@uco.edu
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Forensic Science
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
2000 Simcoe St N
Oshawa, Ontario L1H-7K4
Canada
http://www.science.uoit.ca/undergraduate/programs-and-information-for-prospective-students/forensic-science/
(905) 721-8668 x3688
Helene LeBlanc, PhD
Director, Forensic Sciences
Helene.LeBlanc@uoit.ca
The Pennsylvania State University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2019 - 07/2024)
Forensic Science Program
107 Whitmore Lab
University Park, PA 16802
http://www.forensics.psu.edu
(814) 863-5260
Jack Hietpas, PhD
Program Director
The Pennsylvania State University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Professional Studies in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2017 - 01/2022)
Forensic Science Program
107 Whitmore Lab
University Park, PA 16802
http://www.forensics.psu.edu
(814) 863-5260
Jack Hietpas, PhD
Program Director
Sam Houston State University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
Department of Forensic Science
College of Criminal Justice
Chemistry & Forensic Science Building
1003 Bowers Blvd
Huntsville, TX 77341
http://forensics.shsu.edu
(936) 294-4370
Sarah Kerrigan, PhD
Chair, Department of Forensic Sciences
Director Forensic Science Program
sarah.kerrigan@shsu.edu
Syracuse University
Conditional Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science
(01/2019 - 06/2019)
Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute
111 College Place CST 1-014
Syracuse, NY 13244
forensics.syr.edu
(325) 443-3396
Kevin Sweder, PhD
Professor-of-Practice
kssweder@syr.edu
University of Tampa
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
(01/2015 - 01/2020)
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics
401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606
http://www.ut.edu/chemistryandphysics/forensicscience/
(410) 991-1718
Kenyon Evans-Nguyen, PhD
Director, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
kevansnguyen@ut.edu
Texas A&M University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Investigative Sciences Degree
(01/2017 - 01/2022)
Department of Entomology
MS 2475
College Station, TX 77843-2475
http://forensics.tamu.edu
(979) 845-9718
Jeffery K. Tomberlin, PhD
Associate Professor & AgriLife Research Fellow
Director of FIVS Program
jktomberlin@tamu.edu
Towson University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry Degree
(01/2016 - 01/2021)
Chemistry Department
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
http://www.towson.edu/chemistry/academic_programs/forensic_science/bs.asp
(410) 704-2668
Mark Profili, MFS
Director of Forensic Science Programs
mprofili@towson.edu
Towson University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2016 - 01/2021)
Chemistry Department
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
http://www.towson.edu/chemistry/academic_programs/forensic_science/bs.asp
(410) 704-2668
Mark Profili, MFS
Director of Forensic Science Programs
mprofili@towson.edu
Virginia Commonwealth University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2016 - 01/2021)
Department of Forensic Science
1015 Floyd Avenue
Box 843079
Richmond, VA 23284-3079
https://forensicscience.vcu.edu
(804) 828-8420
Tal Simmons, PhD
Chair, Department of Forensic Science
tsimmons@vcu.edu
Catherine Cupples Connon, PhD
Undergraduate Program Director
cmconnon@vcu.edu
Virginia Commonwealth University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2016 - 01/2021)
Department of Forensic Science
1015 Floyd Avenue
Box 843079
Richmond, VA 23284-3079
https://forensicscience.vcu.edu
(804) 827-8597
Sarah J. Seashols-Williams, PhD
Graduate Program Director
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Conditional Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic and Toxicological Chemistry
(01/2014 - 07/2019)
750 S. Church Street
Schmucker Science South, Department of Chemistry
West Chester, PA 19383
http://www.wcupa.edu/sciences-mathematics/chemistry/forensicChem.aspx
(610) 436-2880
Monica Joshi, PhD
mjoshi@wcupa.edu
West Virginia University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic and Investigative Sciences
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
1600 University Avenue
208 Oglebay Hall
PO Box 6121
Morgantown, WV 26506-6121
http://forensics.wvu.edu/
(304) 293-8606
Fax: (304) 293-2663
Suzanne Bell, PhD
Suzanne.Bell@mail.wvu.edu
West Virginia University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic and Investigative Sciences
(01/2019 - 01/2024)
1600 University Avenue
208 Oglebay Hall
PO Box 6121
Morgantown, WV 26506-6121
http://forensics.wvu.edu/
(304) 293-8606
Fax: (304) 293-2663
Suzanne Bell, PhD
Suzanne.Bell@mail.wvu.edu
