Accredited Universities
Updated 12/18/2019
Currently Accredited Programs
Albany State University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2017 - 09/2023)
504 College Drive
Albany, GA 31705
Student Achievements
(229) 500-2311
Uzoma A. Okafor, PhD
Professor of Forensic Science
Uzoma.Okafor@asurams.edu
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2019 - 01/2025)
Department of Criminal Justice
1201 University Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 934-0668
Elizabeth A. Gardner, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
eagard@uab.edu
Alfred State - SUNY College of Technology
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Technology
(01/2016 - 01/2022)
Physical and Health Science Building, Room 103
Alfred, NY 14802
Student Employment Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2023)
450 South Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
Student Achievement
(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
(01/2020 - 01/2026)
Biomedical Forensic Sciences Program
Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
72 E Concord Street
R806
Boston, MA 02118
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2024)
Department of Chemistry
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2025)
Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2022)
Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2025)
Master of Science in Forensic Science and Law
Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2025)
Chemistry Department
College of Sciences
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
Student Achievement
(859) 622-7462
Jamie D. Fredericks, PhD
Director
Jamie.Fredericks@eku.edu
Eastern Kentucky University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity
(01/2016 - 01/2022)
Department of Computer Science
Wallace 417
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
Student Achievement
(859) 622-1925
Shuangteng Zhang, PhD
shuangteng.zhang@eku.edu
Fayetteville State University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree, Forensic Science
(01/2017 - 01/2023)
Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences
STB 322
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(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 - 01/2025)
4104 Libra Drive
Chemistry Building
Orlando, FL 32816
Student Achievement
(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
(01/2020 - 01/2026)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
1200 SW 8th St., OE116B
Miami, FL 33199
Student Achievement
(305) 348-2195
Anthony P. DeCaprio, PhD
adecapr@fiu.edu
Florida International University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science
(01/2020 - 01/2026)
Department of Chemistry and International Forensic Research Institute
OE116
Miami, FL 33199
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2023)
Department of Forensic Science
2100 Foxhall Road, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Student Achievement
(202) 242-5766
Daniele Podini, PhD
Program Director
podini@gwu.edu
University of Illinois at Chicago
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2019 - 01/2025)
Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences
M/C 865, Room 355
UIC College of Pharmacy
833 South Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7231
Student Achievement
(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
(01/2020 - 01/2026)
IUPUI School of Science
732 W. Michigan Street
SL 206
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2024)
IUPUI School of Science
732 W. Michigan Street
SL 206
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Student Achievement
(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
(01/2020 - 01/2026)
Department of Sciences
524 West 59th Street
Room 05.66.20 NB
New York, NY 10019
Student Achievement
(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)
(01/2020 - 01/2026)
Department of Forensic Science
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6
Canada
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2025)
Department of Biology and Chemistry
1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(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 - 01/2022)
Criminal Justice Department
820 North Michigan Avenue
LT 900
Chicago, IL 60611
Student Achievement
(773) 508-3283
James V. DeFrancesco, PhD
Program Director, Forensic Science Program
jdefrancesco@luc.edu
Madonna University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree,
(01/2019 - 01/2025)
College of Science and Mathematics
36600 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, MI 48150
Student Achievement
(734) 432-5514
Jodi Lynn Barta, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
jlbarta@madonna.edu
Marshall University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Forensic Science Degree, Emphasis in Digital Evidence
(01/2017 - 01/2023)
Forensic Science Center
1401 Forensic Science Drive
Huntington, WV 25701
Student Achievement
(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
(01/2020 - 01/2026)
Forensic Science Center
1401 Forensic Science Drive
Huntington, WV 25701
Student Achievement
(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 Chemistry Track
(01/2019 - 01/2025)
Forensic Science Program
School of Criminal Justice
Chemistry Building, Rm 319
578 S Shaw Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2023)
380 Coulter Hall
University, MS 38677
Student Achievement
(662) 915-7301
James Cizdziel, PhD
Director, Forensic Chemistry Program
ForensicChem@olemiss.edu
University of New Haven
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2018 - 01/2024)
Master of Science in Forensic Science
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2024)
Master of Science in Forensic Science
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2024)
Forensic Science Program
Department of Chemistry
1155 Union Circle #305070
Denton, TX 76203
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2023)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
249A Clippinger Laboratory
Athens, OH 45701
Student Achievement
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 - 01/2024)
Center for Health Sciences
1111 W 17th Street
Tulsa, OK 74107
Student Achievement
(918) 561-8247
Jarrad R. Wagner, PhD
Director, OSU Clinical Laboratory Services
jarrad.wagner@okstate.edu
University of Central Oklahoma
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science - Chemistry & Molecular Biology
(01/2016 - 01/2022)
Forensic Science Institute
100 N. University Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2022)
Forensic Science Institute
100 N. University Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2025)
2000 Simcoe St N
Oshawa, Ontario L1H-7K4
Canada
Student Achievement
(905) 721-8668 x2128
Cecilia Hageman, PhD
Director, Forensic Sciences
cecilia.hageman@uoit.ca
The Pennsylvania State University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2019 - 07/2025)
Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
University Park, PA 16802-1110
Student Achievement
(814) 863-5260
Jason W. Brooks, VMD, PhD, DACVP
Program Director
jwb21@psu.edu
The Pennsylvania State University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Professional Studies in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2017 - 01/2023)
Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
University Park, PA 16802-1110
Student Achievement
(814) 863-5260
Jason W. Brooks, VMD, PhD, DACVP
Program Director
jwb21@psu.edu
Sam Houston State University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree
(01/2019 - 01/2025)
Department of Forensic Science
College of Criminal Justice
Chemistry & Forensic Science Building
1003 Bowers Blvd
Huntsville, TX 77341
Student Achievement
(936) 294-4370
Sarah Kerrigan, PhD
Chair, Department of Forensic Sciences
Director Forensic Science Program
sarah.kerrigan@shsu.edu
Syracuse University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science in Forensic Science
(01/2019 - 01/2025)
Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute
107 College Place LSB 120
Syracuse, NY 13244
Student Achievement
(315) 443-0360
Kathleen Corrado, PhD
Executive Director and Professor of Practice, FNSSI
kcorrado@syr.edu
University of Tampa
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
(01/2020 - 01/2026)
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics
401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2023)
420 Heep Center
MS 2475
College Station, TX 77843-2475
Student Achievement
(979) 862-1311
Aaron M. Tarone, PhD
Program Director
tamlucilia@tamu.edu
Towson University
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry Degree
(01/2016 - 01/2022)
Chemistry Department
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2022)
Chemistry Department
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2022)
Department of Forensic Science
1015 Floyd Avenue
Box 843079
Richmond, VA 23284-3079
Student Achievement
(804) 828-8420
Tracey Dawson Cruz, PhD
Chair, Department of Forensic Science
tcdawson@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 - 01/2022)
Department of Forensic Science
1015 Floyd Avenue
Box 843079
Richmond, VA 23284-3079
Student Achievement
(804) 827-8597
Tracey Dawson Cruz, PhD
Chair, Department of Forensic Science
tcdawson@vcu.edu
Sarah J. Seashols-Williams, PhD
Graduate Program Director
sseashols@vcu.edu
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Full Accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic and Toxicological Chemistry
(01/2019 - 01/2025)
750 S. Church Street
Schmucker Science South, Department of Chemistry
West Chester, PA 19383
Student Achievement
(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 - 01/2025)
1600 University Avenue
208 Oglebay Hall
PO Box 6121
Morgantown, WV 26506-6121
Student Achievement
(304) 692-0422
Casper H. Venter, PhD
casper.venter@mail.wvu.edu
West Virginia University
Full Accreditation for the Master of Science Degree in Forensic and Investigative Sciences
(01/2019 - 01/2025)
1600 University Avenue
208 Oglebay Hall
PO Box 6121
Morgantown, WV 26506-6121
Student Achievement
(304) 293-3169
Keith B. Morris, PhD
keith.morris@mail.wvu.edu
